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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.26, 3,017.16 and 624.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.26, 3,017.16 and 624.72 is: 937.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.26 : 3,017.16 = 624.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.26/3,017.16 = 624.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.26x = 3,017.16 × 624.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.26x = 1,884,880.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,884,880.20/2,011.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.16

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