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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.72, 3,034.10 and 636.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.72, 3,034.10 and 636.02 is: 954.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.72 : 3,034.10 = 636.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.72/3,034.10 = 636.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.72x = 3,034.10 × 636.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.72x = 1,929,748.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,929,748.28/2,022.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.04

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