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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.22, 3,054.34 and 497.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.22, 3,054.34 and 497.22 is: 745.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.22 : 3,054.34 = 497.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.22/3,054.34 = 497.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.22x = 3,054.34 × 497.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.22x = 1,518,678.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,678.93/2,036.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.83

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