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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.23, 3,034.97 and 636.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.23, 3,034.97 and 636.62 is: 954.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.23 : 3,034.97 = 636.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.23/3,034.97 = 636.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.23x = 3,034.97 × 636.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.23x = 1,932,122.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,932,122.60/2,023.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.97

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