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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.37, 3,050.08 and 646.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.37, 3,050.08 and 646.75 is: 970.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.37 : 3,050.08 = 646.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.37/3,050.08 = 646.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.37x = 3,050.08 × 646.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.37x = 1,972,641.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,972,641.44/2,033.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.13

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