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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.23, 3,049.95 and 646.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.23, 3,049.95 and 646.68 is: 970.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.23 : 3,049.95 = 646.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.23/3,049.95 = 646.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.23x = 3,049.95 × 646.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.23x = 1,972,341.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,972,341.67/2,033.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.05

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