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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.21, 3,056.28 and 650.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.21, 3,056.28 and 650.66 is: 976.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.21 : 3,056.28 = 650.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.21/3,056.28 = 650.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.21x = 3,056.28 × 650.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.21x = 1,988,599.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,988,599.23/2,037.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.14

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