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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.68, 3,060.16 and 634.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.68, 3,060.16 and 634.93 is: 952.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.68 : 3,060.16 = 634.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.68/3,060.16 = 634.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.68x = 3,060.16 × 634.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.68x = 1,942,987.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,987.39/2,040.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.13

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