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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.30, 3,074.40 and 662.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.30, 3,074.40 and 662.40 is: 993.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.30 : 3,074.40 = 662.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.30/3,074.40 = 662.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.30x = 3,074.40 × 662.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.30x = 2,036,482.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036,482.56/2,049.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.75

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