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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.38, 3,045.57 and 491.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.38, 3,045.57 and 491.38 is: 737.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.38 : 3,045.57 = 491.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.38/3,045.57 = 491.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.38x = 3,045.57 × 491.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.38x = 1,496,514.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,514.50/2,030.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.06

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