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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.52, 3,000.76 and 632.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.52, 3,000.76 and 632.52 is: 948.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.52 : 3,000.76 = 632.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.52/3,000.76 = 632.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.52x = 3,000.76 × 632.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.52x = 1,898,040.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898,040.72/2,000.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.77

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