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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.29, 3,034.73 and 636.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.29, 3,034.73 and 636.59 is: 954.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.29 : 3,034.73 = 636.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.29/3,034.73 = 636.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.29x = 3,034.73 × 636.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.29x = 1,931,878.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,931,878.77/2,023.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.82

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