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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.74, 3,012.42 and 621.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.74, 3,012.42 and 621.90 is: 932.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.74 : 3,012.42 = 621.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.74/3,012.42 = 621.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.74x = 3,012.42 × 621.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.74x = 1,873,424.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873,424.00/2,008.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.64

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