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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.06, 3,038.04 and 638.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.06, 3,038.04 and 638.58 is: 958.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.06 : 3,038.04 = 638.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.06/3,038.04 = 638.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.06x = 3,038.04 × 638.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.06x = 1,940,031.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,940,031.58/2,025.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.01

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