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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.69, 3,046.04 and 491.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.69, 3,046.04 and 491.69 is: 737.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.69 : 3,046.04 = 491.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.69/3,046.04 = 491.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.69x = 3,046.04 × 491.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.69x = 1,497,689.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,689.72/2,030.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.53

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