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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.15, 3,036.72 and 637.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.15, 3,036.72 and 637.62 is: 956.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.15 : 3,036.72 = 637.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.15/3,036.72 = 637.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.15x = 3,036.72 × 637.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.15x = 1,936,273.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,936,273.41/2,024.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.59

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