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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.37, 3,035.58 and 636.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.37, 3,035.58 and 636.75 is: 955.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.37 : 3,035.58 = 636.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.37/3,035.58 = 636.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.37x = 3,035.58 × 636.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.37x = 1,932,905.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,932,905.57/2,023.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.29

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