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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.34, 3,045.52 and 491.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.34, 3,045.52 and 491.34 is: 737.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.34 : 3,045.52 = 491.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.34/3,045.52 = 491.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.34x = 3,045.52 × 491.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.34x = 1,496,397.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,397.83/2,030.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.02

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