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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.40, 3,053.40 and 648.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.40, 3,053.40 and 648.88 is: 973.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.40 : 3,053.40 = 648.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.40/3,053.40 = 648.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.40x = 3,053.40 × 648.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.40x = 1,981,290.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981,290.19/2,035.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.42

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