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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.40, 3,054.95 and 650.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.40, 3,054.95 and 650.41 is: 975.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.40 : 3,054.95 = 650.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.40/3,054.95 = 650.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.40x = 3,054.95 × 650.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.40x = 1,986,951.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986,951.50/2,037.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.24

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