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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.36, 3,032.08 and 635.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.36, 3,032.08 and 635.04 is: 952.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.36 : 3,032.08 = 635.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.36/3,032.08 = 635.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.36x = 3,032.08 × 635.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.36x = 1,925,492.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925,492.08/2,021.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.57

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