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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012, 3,018 and 644

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012, 3,018 and 644 is: 966

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012 : 3,018 = 644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012/3,018 = 644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012x = 3,018 × 644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012x = 1,943,592
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,943,592/2,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966

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