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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.56, 3,055.89 and 651.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.56, 3,055.89 and 651.00 is: 976.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.56 : 3,055.89 = 651.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.56/3,055.89 = 651.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.56x = 3,055.89 × 651.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.56x = 1,989,398.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,398.29/2,037.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.37

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