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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.24, 3,046.86 and 644.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.24, 3,046.86 and 644.57 is: 966.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.24 : 3,046.86 = 644.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.24/3,046.86 = 644.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.24x = 3,046.86 × 644.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.24x = 1,963,899.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,963,899.32/2,031.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.85

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