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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.63, 3,044.82 and 643.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.63, 3,044.82 and 643.32 is: 965.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.63 : 3,044.82 = 643.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.63/3,044.82 = 643.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.63x = 3,044.82 × 643.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.63x = 1,958,793.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,958,793.60/2,029.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.10

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