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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.53, 3,073.66 and 662.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.53, 3,073.66 and 662.61 is: 993.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.53 : 3,073.66 = 662.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.53/3,073.66 = 662.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.53x = 3,073.66 × 662.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.53x = 2,036,637.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036,637.85/2,049.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.71

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