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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.02, 3,048.26 and 645.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.02, 3,048.26 and 645.48 is: 968.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.02 : 3,048.26 = 645.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.02/3,048.26 = 645.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.02x = 3,048.26 × 645.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.02x = 1,967,587.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,587.64/2,032.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.29

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