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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.75, 3,074.90 and 662.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.75, 3,074.90 and 662.62 is: 994.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.75 : 3,074.90 = 662.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.75/3,074.90 = 662.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.75x = 3,074.90 × 662.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.75x = 2,037,486.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,037,486.92/2,049.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.02

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