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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.95, 3,053.03 and 648.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.95, 3,053.03 and 648.47 is: 972.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.95 : 3,053.03 = 648.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.95/3,053.03 = 648.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.95x = 3,053.03 × 648.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.95x = 1,979,802.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,979,802.75/2,034.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.90

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