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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.54, 3,056.48 and 651.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.54, 3,056.48 and 651.08 is: 976.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.54 : 3,056.48 = 651.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.54/3,056.48 = 651.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.54x = 3,056.48 × 651.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.54x = 1,990,006.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,990,006.30/2,037.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.67

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