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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002, 3,003.48 and 634

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002, 3,003.48 and 634 is: 951.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002 : 3,003.48 = 634 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002/3,003.48 = 634/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002x = 3,003.48 × 634
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002x = 1,904,206.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,904,206.32/2,002
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.15

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