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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.40, 3,036.60 and 637.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.40, 3,036.60 and 637.83 is: 956.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.40 : 3,036.60 = 637.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.40/3,036.60 = 637.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.40x = 3,036.60 × 637.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.40x = 1,936,834.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,936,834.58/2,024.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.75

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