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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.90, 3,051.57 and 647.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.90, 3,051.57 and 647.94 is: 971.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.90 : 3,051.57 = 647.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.90/3,051.57 = 647.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.90x = 3,051.57 × 647.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.90x = 1,977,234.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,977,234.27/2,034.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.66

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