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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.13, 3,051.20 and 495.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.13, 3,051.20 and 495.13 is: 742.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.13 : 3,051.20 = 495.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.13/3,051.20 = 495.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.13x = 3,051.20 × 495.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.13x = 1,510,740.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,740.66/2,034.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.70

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