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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.45, 3,044.18 and 490.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.45, 3,044.18 and 490.45 is: 735.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.45 : 3,044.18 = 490.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.45/3,044.18 = 490.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.45x = 3,044.18 × 490.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.45x = 1,493,018.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,018.08/2,029.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.68

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