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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.08, 3,035.96 and 656.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.08, 3,035.96 and 656.08 is: 984.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.08 : 3,035.96 = 656.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.08/3,035.96 = 656.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.08x = 3,035.96 × 656.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.08x = 1,991,832.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,991,832.64/2,024.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.07

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