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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.09, 3,032.16 and 634.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.09, 3,032.16 and 634.47 is: 951.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.09 : 3,032.16 = 634.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.09/3,032.16 = 634.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.09x = 3,032.16 × 634.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.09x = 1,923,796.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,796.22/2,021.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.86

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