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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.26, 3,049.90 and 494.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.26, 3,049.90 and 494.26 is: 741.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.26 : 3,049.90 = 494.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.26/3,049.90 = 494.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.26x = 3,049.90 × 494.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.26x = 1,507,443.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,443.57/2,033.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.39

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