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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.56, 3,003.72 and 634.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.56, 3,003.72 and 634.56 is: 951.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.56 : 3,003.72 = 634.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.56/3,003.72 = 634.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.56x = 3,003.72 × 634.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.56x = 1,906,040.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,906,040.56/2,002.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.80

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