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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.63, 3,058.32 and 633.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.63, 3,058.32 and 633.66 is: 950.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.63 : 3,058.32 = 633.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.63/3,058.32 = 633.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.63x = 3,058.32 × 633.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.63x = 1,937,935.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,937,935.05/2,039.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.14

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