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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.20, 3,051.30 and 495.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.20, 3,051.30 and 495.20 is: 742.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.20 : 3,051.30 = 495.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.20/3,051.30 = 495.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.20x = 3,051.30 × 495.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.20x = 1,511,003.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,003.76/2,034.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.80

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