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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.62, 3,011.82 and 621.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.62, 3,011.82 and 621.57 is: 932.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.62 : 3,011.82 = 621.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.62/3,011.82 = 621.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.62x = 3,011.82 × 621.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.62x = 1,872,056.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,872,056.96/2,008.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.01

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