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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.76, 3,050.62 and 494.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.76, 3,050.62 and 494.76 is: 742.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.76 : 3,050.62 = 494.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.76/3,050.62 = 494.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.76x = 3,050.62 × 494.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.76x = 1,509,324.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,324.75/2,033.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.14

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