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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.33, 3,049.68 and 646.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.33, 3,049.68 and 646.49 is: 969.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.33 : 3,049.68 = 646.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.33/3,049.68 = 646.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.33x = 3,049.68 × 646.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.33x = 1,971,569.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,569.14/2,033.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.63

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