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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.26, 3,047.28 and 644.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.26, 3,047.28 and 644.78 is: 967.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.26 : 3,047.28 = 644.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.26/3,047.28 = 644.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.26x = 3,047.28 × 644.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.26x = 1,964,825.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964,825.20/2,031.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.29

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