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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.75, 3,044.72 and 661.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.75, 3,044.72 and 661.75 is: 992.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.75 : 3,044.72 = 661.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.75/3,044.72 = 661.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.75x = 3,044.72 × 661.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.75x = 2,014,843.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,014,843.46/2,029.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.66

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