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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.83, 3,048.20 and 645.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.83, 3,048.20 and 645.25 is: 968.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.83 : 3,048.20 = 645.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.83/3,048.20 = 645.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.83x = 3,048.20 × 645.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.83x = 1,966,851.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,851.05/2,031.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.02

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