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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.11, 3,055.60 and 650.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.11, 3,055.60 and 650.52 is: 975.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.11 : 3,055.60 = 650.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.11/3,055.60 = 650.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.11x = 3,055.60 × 650.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.11x = 1,987,727.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,987,727.29/2,037.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.76

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