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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.24, 3,050.16 and 646.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.24, 3,050.16 and 646.24 is: 969.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.24 : 3,050.16 = 646.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.24/3,050.16 = 646.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.24x = 3,050.16 × 646.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.24x = 1,971,135.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,135.40/2,033.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.46

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