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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.63, 3,050.45 and 494.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.63, 3,050.45 and 494.63 is: 741.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.63 : 3,050.45 = 494.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.63/3,050.45 = 494.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.63x = 3,050.45 × 494.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.63x = 1,508,826.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,826.36/2,033.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.94

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