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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.14, 3,052.70 and 496.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.14, 3,052.70 and 496.14 is: 744.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.14 : 3,052.70 = 496.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.14/3,052.70 = 496.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.14x = 3,052.70 × 496.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.14x = 1,514,566.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,566.58/2,035.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.21

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