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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.52, 3,054.15 and 648.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.52, 3,054.15 and 648.97 is: 973.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.52 : 3,054.15 = 648.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.52/3,054.15 = 648.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.52x = 3,054.15 × 648.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.52x = 1,982,051.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,982,051.73/2,035.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.73

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