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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.52, 3,035.68 and 637.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.52, 3,035.68 and 637.26 is: 955.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.52 : 3,035.68 = 637.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.52/3,035.68 = 637.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.52x = 3,035.68 × 637.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.52x = 1,934,517.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,934,517.44/2,024.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.54

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