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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.68, 3,050.88 and 647.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.68, 3,050.88 and 647.76 is: 971.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.68 : 3,050.88 = 647.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.68/3,050.88 = 647.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.68x = 3,050.88 × 647.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.68x = 1,976,238.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,976,238.03/2,034.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.28

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