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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.68, 3,047.64 and 645.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.68, 3,047.64 and 645.56 is: 967.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.68 : 3,047.64 = 645.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.68/3,047.64 = 645.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.68x = 3,047.64 × 645.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.68x = 1,967,434.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,434.48/2,032.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.90

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