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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.26, 3,036.33 and 637.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.26, 3,036.33 and 637.60 is: 956.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.26 : 3,036.33 = 637.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.26/3,036.33 = 637.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.26x = 3,036.33 × 637.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.26x = 1,935,964.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,935,964.01/2,024.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.38

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