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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.07, 3,036.62 and 637.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.07, 3,036.62 and 637.35 is: 956.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.07 : 3,036.62 = 637.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.07/3,036.62 = 637.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.07x = 3,036.62 × 637.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.07x = 1,935,386.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,935,386.57/2,024.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.19

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