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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.44, 3,046.08 and 644.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.44, 3,046.08 and 644.14 is: 966.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.44 : 3,046.08 = 644.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.44/3,046.08 = 644.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.44x = 3,046.08 × 644.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.44x = 1,962,101.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,101.97/2,030.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.34

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