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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.39, 3,037.86 and 638.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.39, 3,037.86 and 638.68 is: 957.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.39 : 3,037.86 = 638.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.39/3,037.86 = 638.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.39x = 3,037.86 × 638.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.39x = 1,940,220.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,940,220.42/2,025.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.95

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