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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.54, 3,056.33 and 650.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.54, 3,056.33 and 650.87 is: 976.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.54 : 3,056.33 = 650.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.54/3,056.33 = 650.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.54x = 3,056.33 × 650.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.54x = 1,989,254.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,254.97/2,037.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.30

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