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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.69, 3,056.13 and 650.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.69, 3,056.13 and 650.70 is: 975.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.69 : 3,056.13 = 650.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.69/3,056.13 = 650.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.69x = 3,056.13 × 650.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.69x = 1,988,623.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,988,623.79/2,037.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.92

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