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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.50, 3,048.76 and 493.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.50, 3,048.76 and 493.50 is: 740.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.50 : 3,048.76 = 493.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.50/3,048.76 = 493.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.50x = 3,048.76 × 493.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.50x = 1,504,563.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,563.06/2,032.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.25

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