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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.43, 3,056.52 and 651.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.43, 3,056.52 and 651.10 is: 976.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.43 : 3,056.52 = 651.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.43/3,056.52 = 651.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.43x = 3,056.52 × 651.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.43x = 1,990,100.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,990,100.17/2,037.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.77

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