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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.36, 3,036.72 and 638.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.36, 3,036.72 and 638.28 is: 957.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.36 : 3,036.72 = 638.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.36/3,036.72 = 638.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.36x = 3,036.72 × 638.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.36x = 1,938,277.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,938,277.64/2,025.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.00

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