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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.01, 3,071.94 and 661.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.01, 3,071.94 and 661.33 is: 991.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.01 : 3,071.94 = 661.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.01/3,071.94 = 661.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.01x = 3,071.94 × 661.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.01x = 2,031,566.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,031,566.08/2,048.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.97

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