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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.65, 3,037.50 and 638.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.65, 3,037.50 and 638.03 is: 957.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.65 : 3,037.50 = 638.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.65/3,037.50 = 638.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.65x = 3,037.50 × 638.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.65x = 1,938,006.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,938,006.63/2,024.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.21

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