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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.42, 3,050.24 and 646.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.42, 3,050.24 and 646.66 is: 970.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.42 : 3,050.24 = 646.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.42/3,050.24 = 646.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.42x = 3,050.24 × 646.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.42x = 1,972,468.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,972,468.20/2,033.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.02

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