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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.90, 3,053.07 and 648.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.90, 3,053.07 and 648.94 is: 973.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.90 : 3,053.07 = 648.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.90/3,053.07 = 648.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.90x = 3,053.07 × 648.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.90x = 1,981,259.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981,259.25/2,035.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.16

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