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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.36, 3,060.69 and 634.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.36, 3,060.69 and 634.59 is: 951.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.36 : 3,060.69 = 634.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.36/3,060.69 = 634.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.36x = 3,060.69 × 634.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.36x = 1,942,283.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,283.27/2,040.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.93

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