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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.61, 3,055.09 and 650.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.61, 3,055.09 and 650.15 is: 975.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.61 : 3,055.09 = 650.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.61/3,055.09 = 650.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.61x = 3,055.09 × 650.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.61x = 1,986,248.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986,248.24/2,036.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.27

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