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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.21, 3,016.90 and 624.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.21, 3,016.90 and 624.58 is: 936.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.21 : 3,016.90 = 624.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.21/3,016.90 = 624.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.21x = 3,016.90 × 624.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.21x = 1,884,295.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,884,295.40/2,011.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.90

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