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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.16, 3,048.36 and 645.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.16, 3,048.36 and 645.56 is: 968.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.16 : 3,048.36 = 645.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.16/3,048.36 = 645.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.16x = 3,048.36 × 645.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.16x = 1,967,899.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,899.28/2,032.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.38

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