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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.29, 3,056.34 and 650.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.29, 3,056.34 and 650.58 is: 976.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.29 : 3,056.34 = 650.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.29/3,056.34 = 650.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.29x = 3,056.34 × 650.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.29x = 1,988,393.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,988,393.68/2,037.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.00

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