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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.68, 3,053.88 and 649.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.68, 3,053.88 and 649.76 is: 974.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.68 : 3,053.88 = 649.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.68/3,053.88 = 649.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.68x = 3,053.88 × 649.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.68x = 1,984,289.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,984,289.07/2,036.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.28

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