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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.88, 3,011.60 and 621.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.88, 3,011.60 and 621.23 is: 931.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.88 : 3,011.60 = 621.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.88/3,011.60 = 621.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.88x = 3,011.60 × 621.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.88x = 1,870,882.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,870,882.76/2,007.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.77

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