Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.33, 3,044 and 490.33
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,029.33, 3,044 and 490.33 is: 735.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,029.33 : 3,044 = 490.33 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,029.33/3,044 = 490.33/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,029.33x = 3,044 × 490.33 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,029.33x = 1,492,564.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,492,564.52/2,029.33 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 735.50
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