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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.50, 3,036.79 and 656.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.50, 3,036.79 and 656.50 is: 984.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.50 : 3,036.79 = 656.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.50/3,036.79 = 656.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.50x = 3,036.79 × 656.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.50x = 1,993,652.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,993,652.64/2,024.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.76

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