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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.81, 3,014.31 and 623.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.81, 3,014.31 and 623.09 is: 934.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.81 : 3,014.31 = 623.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.81/3,014.31 = 623.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.81x = 3,014.31 × 623.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.81x = 1,878,196.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,878,196.29/2,009.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.51

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