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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.60, 3,056.40 and 650.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.60, 3,056.40 and 650.95 is: 976.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.60 : 3,056.40 = 650.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.60/3,056.40 = 650.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.60x = 3,056.40 × 650.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.60x = 1,989,555.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,555.94/2,037.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.42

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