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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.59, 3,056.35 and 650.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.59, 3,056.35 and 650.90 is: 976.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.59 : 3,056.35 = 650.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.59/3,056.35 = 650.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.59x = 3,056.35 × 650.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.59x = 1,989,378.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,378.22/2,037.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.34

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