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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.14, 3,036.26 and 637.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.14, 3,036.26 and 637.45 is: 956.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.14 : 3,036.26 = 637.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.14/3,036.26 = 637.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.14x = 3,036.26 × 637.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.14x = 1,935,463.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,935,463.94/2,024.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.19

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