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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.24, 3,051.36 and 495.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.24, 3,051.36 and 495.24 is: 742.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.24 : 3,051.36 = 495.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.24/3,051.36 = 495.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.24x = 3,051.36 × 495.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.24x = 1,511,155.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,155.53/2,034.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.86

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