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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.79, 3,015.18 and 623.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.79, 3,015.18 and 623.16 is: 934.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.79 : 3,015.18 = 623.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.79/3,015.18 = 623.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.79x = 3,015.18 × 623.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.79x = 1,878,939.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,878,939.57/2,009.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.89

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