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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.12, 3,038.19 and 638.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.12, 3,038.19 and 638.49 is: 957.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.12 : 3,038.19 = 638.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.12/3,038.19 = 638.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.12x = 3,038.19 × 638.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.12x = 1,939,853.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939,853.93/2,025.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.90

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