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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044, 3,066.48 and 676

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044, 3,066.48 and 676 is: 1,014.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044 : 3,066.48 = 676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044/3,066.48 = 676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044x = 3,066.48 × 676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044x = 2,072,940.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072,940.48/2,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.16

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