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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.78, 3,036.06 and 637.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.78, 3,036.06 and 637.73 is: 956.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.78 : 3,036.06 = 637.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.78/3,036.06 = 637.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.78x = 3,036.06 × 637.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.78x = 1,936,186.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,936,186.54/2,024.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.25

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