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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.24, 3,017.28 and 624.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.24, 3,017.28 and 624.64 is: 937.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.24 : 3,017.28 = 624.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.24/3,017.28 = 624.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.24x = 3,017.28 × 624.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.24x = 1,884,713.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,884,713.78/2,011.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.09

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