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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.95, 3,055.80 and 650.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.95, 3,055.80 and 650.15 is: 975.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.95 : 3,055.80 = 650.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.95/3,055.80 = 650.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.95x = 3,055.80 × 650.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.95x = 1,986,733.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986,733.75/2,036.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.35

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