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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.36, 3,047.14 and 644.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.36, 3,047.14 and 644.84 is: 967.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.36 : 3,047.14 = 644.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.36/3,047.14 = 644.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.36x = 3,047.14 × 644.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.36x = 1,964,917.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964,917.76/2,031.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.29

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