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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.55, 3,033.82 and 636.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.55, 3,033.82 and 636.09 is: 953.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.55 : 3,033.82 = 636.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.55/3,033.82 = 636.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.55x = 3,033.82 × 636.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.55x = 1,929,782.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,929,782.56/2,023.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.66

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