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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.73, 3,073.14 and 662.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.73, 3,073.14 and 662.21 is: 993.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.73 : 3,073.14 = 662.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.73/3,073.14 = 662.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.73x = 3,073.14 × 662.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.73x = 2,035,060.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035,060.20/2,048.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.33

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