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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.53, 3,054.80 and 497.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.53, 3,054.80 and 497.53 is: 746.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.53 : 3,054.80 = 497.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.53/3,054.80 = 497.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.53x = 3,054.80 × 497.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.53x = 1,519,856.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,856.91/2,036.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.30

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