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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.01, 3,055.49 and 650.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.01, 3,055.49 and 650.33 is: 975.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.01 : 3,055.49 = 650.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.01/3,055.49 = 650.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.01x = 3,055.49 × 650.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.01x = 1,987,079.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,987,079.22/2,037.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.49

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