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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.95, 3,041.93 and 488.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.95, 3,041.93 and 488.95 is: 733.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.95 : 3,041.93 = 488.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.95/3,041.93 = 488.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.95x = 3,041.93 × 488.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.95x = 1,487,362.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,362.40/2,027.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.43

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