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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.86, 3,055.85 and 650.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.86, 3,055.85 and 650.89 is: 976.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.86 : 3,055.85 = 650.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.86/3,055.85 = 650.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.86x = 3,055.85 × 650.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.86x = 1,989,009.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,009.85/2,037.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.03

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