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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.81, 3,049.50 and 646

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.81, 3,049.50 and 646 is: 969.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.81 : 3,049.50 = 646 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.81/3,049.50 = 646/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.81x = 3,049.50 × 646
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.81x = 1,969,977
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969,977/2,032.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.09

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