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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.24, 3,048.36 and 645.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.24, 3,048.36 and 645.57 is: 968.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.24 : 3,048.36 = 645.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.24/3,048.36 = 645.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.24x = 3,048.36 × 645.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.24x = 1,967,929.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,929.77/2,032.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.36

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