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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.03, 3,045.03 and 491.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.03, 3,045.03 and 491.03 is: 736.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.03 : 3,045.03 = 491.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.03/3,045.03 = 491.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.03x = 3,045.03 × 491.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.03x = 1,495,185.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,185.86/2,030.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.54

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