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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.24, 3,045.74 and 643.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.24, 3,045.74 and 643.68 is: 965.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.24 : 3,045.74 = 643.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.24/3,045.74 = 643.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.24x = 3,045.74 × 643.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.24x = 1,960,478.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,960,478.70/2,030.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.64

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