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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.78, 3,012.12 and 621.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.78, 3,012.12 and 621.18 is: 931.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.78 : 3,012.12 = 621.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.78/3,012.12 = 621.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.78x = 3,012.12 × 621.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.78x = 1,871,068.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,871,068.70/2,007.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.91

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