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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.67, 3,049.01 and 493.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.67, 3,049.01 and 493.67 is: 740.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.67 : 3,049.01 = 493.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.67/3,049.01 = 493.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.67x = 3,049.01 × 493.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.67x = 1,505,187.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,187.05/2,032.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.50

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