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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.42, 3,048.74 and 645.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.42, 3,048.74 and 645.66 is: 968.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.42 : 3,048.74 = 645.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.42/3,048.74 = 645.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.42x = 3,048.74 × 645.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.42x = 1,968,449.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,968,449.47/2,032.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.52

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