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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.17, 3,049.80 and 646.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.17, 3,049.80 and 646.53 is: 969.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.17 : 3,049.80 = 646.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.17/3,049.80 = 646.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.17x = 3,049.80 × 646.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.17x = 1,971,773.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,773.33/2,033.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.80

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