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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.76, 3,055.64 and 650.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.76, 3,055.64 and 650.20 is: 975.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.76 : 3,055.64 = 650.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.76/3,055.64 = 650.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.76x = 3,055.64 × 650.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.76x = 1,986,777.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986,777.13/2,036.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.46

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