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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.94, 3,055.61 and 650.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.94, 3,055.61 and 650.22 is: 975.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.94 : 3,055.61 = 650.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.94/3,055.61 = 650.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.94x = 3,055.61 × 650.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.94x = 1,986,818.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986,818.73/2,036.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.39

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