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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.48, 3,051.71 and 495.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.48, 3,051.71 and 495.48 is: 743.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.48 : 3,051.71 = 495.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.48/3,051.71 = 495.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.48x = 3,051.71 × 495.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.48x = 1,512,058.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512,058.79/2,034.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.22

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