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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.43, 3,046.01 and 644.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.43, 3,046.01 and 644.51 is: 966.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.43 : 3,046.01 = 644.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.43/3,046.01 = 644.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.43x = 3,046.01 × 644.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.43x = 1,963,173.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,963,173.07/2,031.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.40

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