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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.60, 3,054 and 649.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.60, 3,054 and 649.68 is: 974.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.60 : 3,054 = 649.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.60/3,054 = 649.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.60x = 3,054 × 649.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.60x = 1,984,122.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,984,122.72/2,036.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.23

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