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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.82, 3,046.34 and 644.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.82, 3,046.34 and 644.27 is: 966.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.82 : 3,046.34 = 644.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.82/3,046.34 = 644.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.82x = 3,046.34 × 644.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.82x = 1,962,649.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,649.43/2,030.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.43

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