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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.64, 3,055.84 and 650.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.64, 3,055.84 and 650.64 is: 975.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.64 : 3,055.84 = 650.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.64/3,055.84 = 650.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.64x = 3,055.84 × 650.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.64x = 1,988,251.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,988,251.74/2,037.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.76

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