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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.08, 3,036.14 and 637.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.08, 3,036.14 and 637.39 is: 956.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.08 : 3,036.14 = 637.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.08/3,036.14 = 637.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.08x = 3,036.14 × 637.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.08x = 1,935,205.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,935,205.27/2,024.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.09

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