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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.80, 3,052.14 and 648.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.80, 3,052.14 and 648.21 is: 972.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.80 : 3,052.14 = 648.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.80/3,052.14 = 648.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.80x = 3,052.14 × 648.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.80x = 1,978,427.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,978,427.67/2,034.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.30

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