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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.62, 3,035.00 and 636.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.62, 3,035.00 and 636.78 is: 955.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.62 : 3,035.00 = 636.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.62/3,035.00 = 636.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.62x = 3,035.00 × 636.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.62x = 1,932,624.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,932,624.12/2,023.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.03

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