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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.28, 3,073.81 and 662.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.28, 3,073.81 and 662.58 is: 993.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.28 : 3,073.81 = 662.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.28/3,073.81 = 662.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.28x = 3,073.81 × 662.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.28x = 2,036,645.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036,645.03/2,049.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.83

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