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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.38, 3,048.44 and 645.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.38, 3,048.44 and 645.71 is: 968.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.38 : 3,048.44 = 645.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.38/3,048.44 = 645.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.38x = 3,048.44 × 645.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.38x = 1,968,389.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,968,389.72/2,032.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.51

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