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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.87, 3,050.36 and 647.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.87, 3,050.36 and 647.44 is: 970.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.87 : 3,050.36 = 647.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.87/3,050.36 = 647.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.87x = 3,050.36 × 647.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.87x = 1,974,933.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,974,933.80/2,034.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.54

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