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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.66, 3,052 and 495.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.66, 3,052 and 495.66 is: 743.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.66 : 3,052 = 495.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.66/3,052 = 495.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.66x = 3,052 × 495.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.66x = 1,512,754.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512,754.32/2,034.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.49

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