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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.44, 3,056.40 and 650.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.44, 3,056.40 and 650.30 is: 975.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.44 : 3,056.40 = 650.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.44/3,056.40 = 650.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.44x = 3,056.40 × 650.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.44x = 1,987,561.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,987,561.64/2,037.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.52

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