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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.08, 3,073.53 and 662.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.08, 3,073.53 and 662.36 is: 993.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.08 : 3,073.53 = 662.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.08/3,073.53 = 662.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.08x = 3,073.53 × 662.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.08x = 2,035,783.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035,783.33/2,049.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.51

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