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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.16, 3,049.74 and 494.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.16, 3,049.74 and 494.16 is: 741.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.16 : 3,049.74 = 494.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.16/3,049.74 = 494.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.16x = 3,049.74 × 494.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.16x = 1,507,059.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,059.52/2,033.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.24

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