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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.70, 3,037.03 and 656.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.70, 3,037.03 and 656.70 is: 985.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.70 : 3,037.03 = 656.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.70/3,037.03 = 656.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.70x = 3,037.03 × 656.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.70x = 1,994,417.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,994,417.60/2,024.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.04

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