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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.07, 3,049.71 and 646.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.07, 3,049.71 and 646.51 is: 969.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.07 : 3,049.71 = 646.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.07/3,049.71 = 646.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.07x = 3,049.71 × 646.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.07x = 1,971,668.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,668.01/2,033.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.80

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