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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.59, 3,056.40 and 651.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.59, 3,056.40 and 651.02 is: 976.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.59 : 3,056.40 = 651.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.59/3,056.40 = 651.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.59x = 3,056.40 × 651.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.59x = 1,989,762.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,762.25/2,037.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.53

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