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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.84, 3,012.18 and 621.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.84, 3,012.18 and 621.58 is: 932.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.84 : 3,012.18 = 621.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.84/3,012.18 = 621.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.84x = 3,012.18 × 621.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.84x = 1,872,300.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,872,300.98/2,008.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.03

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