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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.22, 3,043.83 and 490.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.22, 3,043.83 and 490.22 is: 735.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.22 : 3,043.83 = 490.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.22/3,043.83 = 490.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.22x = 3,043.83 × 490.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.22x = 1,492,146.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,146.34/2,029.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.33

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