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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.76, 3,036.06 and 637.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.76, 3,036.06 and 637.23 is: 955.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.76 : 3,036.06 = 637.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.76/3,036.06 = 637.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.76x = 3,036.06 × 637.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.76x = 1,934,668.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,934,668.51/2,023.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.98

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