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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.17, 3,053.07 and 648.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.17, 3,053.07 and 648.27 is: 972.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.17 : 3,053.07 = 648.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.17/3,053.07 = 648.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.17x = 3,053.07 × 648.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.17x = 1,979,213.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,979,213.69/2,035.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.51

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