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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.68, 3,012.13 and 621.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.68, 3,012.13 and 621.26 is: 931.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.68 : 3,012.13 = 621.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.68/3,012.13 = 621.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.68x = 3,012.13 × 621.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.68x = 1,871,315.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,871,315.88/2,008.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.61

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