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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.76, 3,034.56 and 636.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.76, 3,034.56 and 636.23 is: 954.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.76 : 3,034.56 = 636.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.76/3,034.56 = 636.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.76x = 3,034.56 × 636.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.76x = 1,930,685.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,930,685.70/2,022.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.48

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