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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.65, 3,032.47 and 635.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.65, 3,032.47 and 635.08 is: 952.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.65 : 3,032.47 = 635.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.65/3,032.47 = 635.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.65x = 3,032.47 × 635.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.65x = 1,925,861.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925,861.05/2,021.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.62

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