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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.89, 3,017.59 and 625.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.89, 3,017.59 and 625.23 is: 937.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.89 : 3,017.59 = 625.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.89/3,017.59 = 625.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.89x = 3,017.59 × 625.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.89x = 1,886,687.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,886,687.80/2,011.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.77

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