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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.96, 3,052.87 and 648.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.96, 3,052.87 and 648.11 is: 972.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.96 : 3,052.87 = 648.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.96/3,052.87 = 648.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.96x = 3,052.87 × 648.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.96x = 1,978,595.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,978,595.58/2,034.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.30

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