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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.02, 3,052.75 and 647.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.02, 3,052.75 and 647.87 is: 971.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.02 : 3,052.75 = 647.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.02/3,052.75 = 647.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.02x = 3,052.75 × 647.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.02x = 1,977,782.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,977,782.14/2,035.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.87

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