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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.96, 3,048.80 and 646.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.96, 3,048.80 and 646.24 is: 969.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.96 : 3,048.80 = 646.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.96/3,048.80 = 646.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.96x = 3,048.80 × 646.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.96x = 1,970,256.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,256.51/2,032.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.16

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