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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.95, 3,053.89 and 649.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.95, 3,053.89 and 649.26 is: 973.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.95 : 3,053.89 = 649.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.95/3,053.89 = 649.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.95x = 3,053.89 × 649.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.95x = 1,982,768.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,982,768.62/2,035.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.88

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