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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.64, 3,045.93 and 491.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.64, 3,045.93 and 491.64 is: 737.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.64 : 3,045.93 = 491.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.64/3,045.93 = 491.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.64x = 3,045.93 × 491.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.64x = 1,497,501.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,501.03/2,030.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.45

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