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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.89, 3,049.71 and 645.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.89, 3,049.71 and 645.85 is: 968.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.89 : 3,049.71 = 645.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.89/3,049.71 = 645.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.89x = 3,049.71 × 645.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.89x = 1,969,655.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969,655.20/2,032.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.89

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