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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.95, 3,056.90 and 651.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.95, 3,056.90 and 651.27 is: 976.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.95 : 3,056.90 = 651.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.95/3,056.90 = 651.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.95x = 3,056.90 × 651.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.95x = 1,990,864.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,990,864.01/2,037.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.90

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