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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.52, 3,017.78 and 625.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.52, 3,017.78 and 625.05 is: 937.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.52 : 3,017.78 = 625.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.52/3,017.78 = 625.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.52x = 3,017.78 × 625.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.52x = 1,886,262.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,886,262.61/2,011.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.73

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