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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.83, 3,048.19 and 645.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.83, 3,048.19 and 645.21 is: 967.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.83 : 3,048.19 = 645.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.83/3,048.19 = 645.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.83x = 3,048.19 × 645.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.83x = 1,966,712.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,712.05/2,031.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.95

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