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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.23, 3,045.33 and 491.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.23, 3,045.33 and 491.23 is: 736.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.23 : 3,045.33 = 491.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.23/3,045.33 = 491.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.23x = 3,045.33 × 491.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.23x = 1,495,961.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,961.26/2,030.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.84

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