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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.58, 3,035.39 and 636.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.58, 3,035.39 and 636.89 is: 955.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.58 : 3,035.39 = 636.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.58/3,035.39 = 636.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.58x = 3,035.39 × 636.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.58x = 1,933,194.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,933,194.36/2,023.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.33

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