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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.80, 3,012.06 and 621.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.80, 3,012.06 and 621.13 is: 931.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.80 : 3,012.06 = 621.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.80/3,012.06 = 621.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.80x = 3,012.06 × 621.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.80x = 1,870,880.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,870,880.83/2,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.81

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