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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.86, 3,035.96 and 637.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.86, 3,035.96 and 637.78 is: 956.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.86 : 3,035.96 = 637.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.86/3,035.96 = 637.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.86x = 3,035.96 × 637.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.86x = 1,936,274.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,936,274.57/2,024.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.25

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