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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.52, 3,047.26 and 663.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.52, 3,047.26 and 663.52 is: 995.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.52 : 3,047.26 = 663.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.52/3,047.26 = 663.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.52x = 3,047.26 × 663.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.52x = 2,021,917.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,917.96/2,031.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.27

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