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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.41, 3,050.42 and 646.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.41, 3,050.42 and 646.29 is: 969.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.41 : 3,050.42 = 646.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.41/3,050.42 = 646.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.41x = 3,050.42 × 646.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.41x = 1,971,455.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,455.94/2,033.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.53

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