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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.50, 3,047.38 and 663.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.50, 3,047.38 and 663.50 is: 995.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.50 : 3,047.38 = 663.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.50/3,047.38 = 663.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.50x = 3,047.38 × 663.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.50x = 2,021,936.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,936.63/2,031.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.29

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