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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.62, 3,051.48 and 648.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.62, 3,051.48 and 648.20 is: 971.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.62 : 3,051.48 = 648.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.62/3,051.48 = 648.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.62x = 3,051.48 × 648.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.62x = 1,977,954.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,977,954.08/2,035.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.67

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