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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032, 3,048 and 493

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032, 3,048 and 493 is: 739.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032 : 3,048 = 493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032/3,048 = 493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032x = 3,048 × 493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032x = 1,502,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,664/2,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.50

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