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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.54, 3,073.60 and 662.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.54, 3,073.60 and 662.50 is: 993.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.54 : 3,073.60 = 662.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.54/3,073.60 = 662.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.54x = 3,073.60 × 662.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.54x = 2,036,260
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036,260/2,049.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.52

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