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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.78, 3,016.70 and 624.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.78, 3,016.70 and 624.15 is: 936.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.78 : 3,016.70 = 624.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.78/3,016.70 = 624.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.78x = 3,016.70 × 624.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.78x = 1,882,873.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,873.31/2,010.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.39

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