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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.02, 3,012.37 and 621.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.02, 3,012.37 and 621.98 is: 932.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.02 : 3,012.37 = 621.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.02/3,012.37 = 621.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.02x = 3,012.37 × 621.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.02x = 1,873,633.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873,633.89/2,009.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.61

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