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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.24, 3,053.08 and 648.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.24, 3,053.08 and 648.25 is: 972.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.24 : 3,053.08 = 648.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.24/3,053.08 = 648.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.24x = 3,053.08 × 648.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.24x = 1,979,140.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,979,140.60/2,035.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.44

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