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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.47, 3,055.35 and 650.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.47, 3,055.35 and 650.45 is: 975.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.47 : 3,055.35 = 650.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.47/3,055.35 = 650.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.47x = 3,055.35 × 650.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.47x = 1,987,352.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,987,352.41/2,037.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.40

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