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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.73, 3,033.20 and 635.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.73, 3,033.20 and 635.25 is: 953.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.73 : 3,033.20 = 635.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.73/3,033.20 = 635.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.73x = 3,033.20 × 635.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.73x = 1,926,837.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,926,837.12/2,021.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.06

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