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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.48, 3,074.67 and 662.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.48, 3,074.67 and 662.76 is: 994.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.48 : 3,074.67 = 662.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.48/3,074.67 = 662.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.48x = 3,074.67 × 662.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.48x = 2,037,768.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,037,768.29/2,049.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.29

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