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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.13, 3,049.70 and 494.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.13, 3,049.70 and 494.13 is: 741.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.13 : 3,049.70 = 494.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.13/3,049.70 = 494.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.13x = 3,049.70 × 494.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.13x = 1,506,948.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,506,948.26/2,033.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.20

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