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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.78, 3,015.20 and 623.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.78, 3,015.20 and 623.15 is: 934.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.78 : 3,015.20 = 623.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.78/3,015.20 = 623.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.78x = 3,015.20 × 623.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.78x = 1,878,921.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,878,921.88/2,009.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.89

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