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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.82, 3,017.58 and 625.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.82, 3,017.58 and 625.12 is: 937.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.82 : 3,017.58 = 625.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.82/3,017.58 = 625.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.82x = 3,017.58 × 625.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.82x = 1,886,349.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,886,349.61/2,011.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.63

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