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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.23, 3,049.83 and 494.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.23, 3,049.83 and 494.23 is: 741.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.23 : 3,049.83 = 494.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.23/3,049.83 = 494.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.23x = 3,049.83 × 494.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.23x = 1,507,317.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,317.48/2,033.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.34

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