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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029, 3,043.50 and 490

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029, 3,043.50 and 490 is: 735

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029 : 3,043.50 = 490 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029/3,043.50 = 490/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029x = 3,043.50 × 490
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029x = 1,491,315
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,315/2,029
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735

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