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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.11, 3,036.47 and 637.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.11, 3,036.47 and 637.31 is: 956.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.11 : 3,036.47 = 637.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.11/3,036.47 = 637.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.11x = 3,036.47 × 637.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.11x = 1,935,162.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,935,162.02/2,024.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.05

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