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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.50, 3,035.25 and 655.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.50, 3,035.25 and 655.50 is: 983.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.50 : 3,035.25 = 655.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.50/3,035.25 = 655.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.50x = 3,035.25 × 655.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.50x = 1,989,606.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,606.38/2,023.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.25

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