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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.80, 3,036.18 and 637.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.80, 3,036.18 and 637.77 is: 956.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.80 : 3,036.18 = 637.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.80/3,036.18 = 637.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.80x = 3,036.18 × 637.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.80x = 1,936,398.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,936,398.30/2,024.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.34

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