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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.48, 3,049.06 and 646.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.48, 3,049.06 and 646.16 is: 969.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.48 : 3,049.06 = 646.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.48/3,049.06 = 646.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.48x = 3,049.06 × 646.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.48x = 1,970,180.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,180.61/2,032.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.35

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