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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.77, 3,015.08 and 623.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.77, 3,015.08 and 623.08 is: 934.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.77 : 3,015.08 = 623.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.77/3,015.08 = 623.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.77x = 3,015.08 × 623.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.77x = 1,878,625.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,878,625.58/2,009.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.75

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