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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.17, 3,051.26 and 495.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.17, 3,051.26 and 495.17 is: 742.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.17 : 3,051.26 = 495.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.17/3,051.26 = 495.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.17x = 3,051.26 × 495.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.17x = 1,510,874.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,874.68/2,034.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.75

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