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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.28, 3,037.68 and 638.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.28, 3,037.68 and 638.56 is: 957.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.28 : 3,037.68 = 638.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.28/3,037.68 = 638.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.28x = 3,037.68 × 638.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.28x = 1,939,740.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939,740.94/2,025.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.76

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