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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.70, 3,014.55 and 623.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.70, 3,014.55 and 623.03 is: 934.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.70 : 3,014.55 = 623.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.70/3,014.55 = 623.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.70x = 3,014.55 × 623.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.70x = 1,878,140.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,878,140.01/2,009.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.54

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