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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.08, 3,034.64 and 636.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.08, 3,034.64 and 636.39 is: 954.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.08 : 3,034.64 = 636.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.08/3,034.64 = 636.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.08x = 3,034.64 × 636.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.08x = 1,931,199.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,931,199.38/2,023.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.58

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