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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.95, 3,047.62 and 645.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.95, 3,047.62 and 645.11 is: 967.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.95 : 3,047.62 = 645.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.95/3,047.62 = 645.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.95x = 3,047.62 × 645.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.95x = 1,966,039.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,039.29/2,031.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.56

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