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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.41, 3,036.92 and 637.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.41, 3,036.92 and 637.87 is: 956.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.41 : 3,036.92 = 637.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.41/3,036.92 = 637.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.41x = 3,036.92 × 637.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.41x = 1,937,156.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,937,156.97/2,024.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.90

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