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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.74, 3,073.32 and 662.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.74, 3,073.32 and 662.02 is: 993.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.74 : 3,073.32 = 662.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.74/3,073.32 = 662.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.74x = 3,073.32 × 662.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.74x = 2,034,591.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,591.62/2,048.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.10

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