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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.88, 3,053.84 and 496.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.88, 3,053.84 and 496.88 is: 745.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.88 : 3,053.84 = 496.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.88/3,053.84 = 496.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.88x = 3,053.84 × 496.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.88x = 1,517,392.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,392.02/2,035.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.32

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