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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.29, 3,035.40 and 636.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.29, 3,035.40 and 636.60 is: 955.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.29 : 3,035.40 = 636.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.29/3,035.40 = 636.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.29x = 3,035.40 × 636.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.29x = 1,932,335.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,932,335.64/2,023.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.05

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