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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.57, 3,047.81 and 644.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.57, 3,047.81 and 644.90 is: 967.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.57 : 3,047.81 = 644.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.57/3,047.81 = 644.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.57x = 3,047.81 × 644.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.57x = 1,965,532.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,965,532.67/2,031.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.49

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