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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.50, 3,012.76 and 622.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.50, 3,012.76 and 622.15 is: 933.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.50 : 3,012.76 = 622.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.50/3,012.76 = 622.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.50x = 3,012.76 × 622.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.50x = 1,874,381.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874,381.88/2,008.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.23

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