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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.32, 3,046.97 and 644.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.32, 3,046.97 and 644.79 is: 967.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.32 : 3,046.97 = 644.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.32/3,046.97 = 644.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.32x = 3,046.97 × 644.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.32x = 1,964,652.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964,652.56/2,031.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.18

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