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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.75, 3,053.63 and 496.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.75, 3,053.63 and 496.75 is: 745.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.75 : 3,053.63 = 496.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.75/3,053.63 = 496.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.75x = 3,053.63 × 496.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.75x = 1,516,890.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,890.70/2,035.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.13

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