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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.84, 3,051.36 and 647.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.84, 3,051.36 and 647.28 is: 971.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.84 : 3,051.36 = 647.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.84/3,051.36 = 647.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.84x = 3,051.36 × 647.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.84x = 1,975,084.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,084.30/2,033.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.11

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