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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.35, 3,050.02 and 494.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.35, 3,050.02 and 494.35 is: 741.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.35 : 3,050.02 = 494.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.35/3,050.02 = 494.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.35x = 3,050.02 × 494.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.35x = 1,507,768.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,768.53/2,033.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.52

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