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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.49, 3,038.25 and 638.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.49, 3,038.25 and 638.94 is: 958.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.49 : 3,038.25 = 638.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.49/3,038.25 = 638.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.49x = 3,038.25 × 638.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.49x = 1,941,259.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,941,259.46/2,025.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.41

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