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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,430.66, 9,645.88 and 2,048.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,430.66, 9,645.88 and 2,048.05 is: 3,072.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,430.66 : 9,645.88 = 2,048.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,430.66/9,645.88 = 2,048.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,430.66x = 9,645.88 × 2,048.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,430.66x = 19,755,244.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,755,244.53/6,430.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.04

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