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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.52, 3,047.28 and 644.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.52, 3,047.28 and 644.98 is: 967.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.52 : 3,047.28 = 644.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.52/3,047.28 = 644.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.52x = 3,047.28 × 644.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.52x = 1,965,434.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,965,434.65/2,031.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.47

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