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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.82, 3,055.50 and 650

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.82, 3,055.50 and 650 is: 975.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.82 : 3,055.50 = 650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.82/3,055.50 = 650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.82x = 3,055.50 × 650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.82x = 1,986,075
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986,075/2,036.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.09

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