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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.10, 3,055.73 and 650.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.10, 3,055.73 and 650.63 is: 975.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.10 : 3,055.73 = 650.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.10/3,055.73 = 650.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.10x = 3,055.73 × 650.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.10x = 1,988,154.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,988,154.00/2,037.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.97

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