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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.07, 3,012.20 and 621.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.07, 3,012.20 and 621.55 is: 932.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.07 : 3,012.20 = 621.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.07/3,012.20 = 621.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.07x = 3,012.20 × 621.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.07x = 1,872,235.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,872,235.90/2,008.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.36

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