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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.92, 3,050.88 and 494.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.92, 3,050.88 and 494.92 is: 742.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.92 : 3,050.88 = 494.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.92/3,050.88 = 494.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.92x = 3,050.88 × 494.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.92x = 1,509,926.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,926.28/2,033.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.37

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