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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.34, 3,017.80 and 624.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.34, 3,017.80 and 624.79 is: 937.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.34 : 3,017.80 = 624.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.34/3,017.80 = 624.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.34x = 3,017.80 × 624.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.34x = 1,885,476.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,476.17/2,011.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.42

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