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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.56, 3,037.98 and 638.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.56, 3,037.98 and 638.84 is: 958.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.56 : 3,037.98 = 638.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.56/3,037.98 = 638.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.56x = 3,037.98 × 638.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.56x = 1,940,783.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,940,783.14/2,025.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.15

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