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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.35, 3,051.52 and 495.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.35, 3,051.52 and 495.35 is: 743.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.35 : 3,051.52 = 495.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.35/3,051.52 = 495.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.35x = 3,051.52 × 495.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.35x = 1,511,570.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,570.43/2,034.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.02

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