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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.72, 3,013.40 and 621.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.72, 3,013.40 and 621.73 is: 932.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.72 : 3,013.40 = 621.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.72/3,013.40 = 621.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.72x = 3,013.40 × 621.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.72x = 1,873,521.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873,521.18/2,008.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.69

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