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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.88, 3,033.76 and 635.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.88, 3,033.76 and 635.42 is: 953.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.88 : 3,033.76 = 635.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.88/3,033.76 = 635.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.88x = 3,033.76 × 635.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.88x = 1,927,711.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,927,711.78/2,021.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.43

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