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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.54, 3,056.32 and 650.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.54, 3,056.32 and 650.88 is: 976.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.54 : 3,056.32 = 650.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.54/3,056.32 = 650.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.54x = 3,056.32 × 650.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.54x = 1,989,297.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,297.56/2,037.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.32

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