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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.61, 3,048.93 and 493.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.61, 3,048.93 and 493.61 is: 740.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.61 : 3,048.93 = 493.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.61/3,048.93 = 493.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.61x = 3,048.93 × 493.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.61x = 1,504,967.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,967.09/2,032.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.41

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