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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.23, 3,036.95 and 637.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.23, 3,036.95 and 637.75 is: 956.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.23 : 3,036.95 = 637.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.23/3,036.95 = 637.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.23x = 3,036.95 × 637.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.23x = 1,936,814.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,936,814.86/2,024.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.82

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