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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.91, 3,045.40 and 643.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.91, 3,045.40 and 643.27 is: 965.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.91 : 3,045.40 = 643.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.91/3,045.40 = 643.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.91x = 3,045.40 × 643.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.91x = 1,959,014.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,014.46/2,029.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.07

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