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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.23, 3,032.17 and 634.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.23, 3,032.17 and 634.26 is: 951.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.23 : 3,032.17 = 634.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.23/3,032.17 = 634.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.23x = 3,032.17 × 634.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.23x = 1,923,176.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,176.87/2,021.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.49

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