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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.24, 3,030.80 and 634.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.24, 3,030.80 and 634.21 is: 950.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.24 : 3,030.80 = 634.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.24/3,030.80 = 634.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.24x = 3,030.80 × 634.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.24x = 1,922,152.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,922,152.92/2,021.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.98

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