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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.76, 3,013.21 and 621.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.76, 3,013.21 and 621.97 is: 932.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.76 : 3,013.21 = 621.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.76/3,013.21 = 621.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.76x = 3,013.21 × 621.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.76x = 1,874,126.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874,126.22/2,008.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.98

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