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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.33 : 3,044 = 490.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.33/3,044 = 490.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.33x = 3,044 × 490.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.33x = 1,492,564.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,564.52/2,029.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.50

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