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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.41, 3,047.23 and 644.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.41, 3,047.23 and 644.86 is: 967.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.41 : 3,047.23 = 644.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.41/3,047.23 = 644.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.41x = 3,047.23 × 644.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.41x = 1,965,020.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,965,020.58/2,031.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.32

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