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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.62, 3,046.48 and 644

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.62, 3,046.48 and 644 is: 966.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.62 : 3,046.48 = 644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.62/3,046.48 = 644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.62x = 3,046.48 × 644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.62x = 1,961,933.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,961,933.12/2,030.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.17

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