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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.08, 3,018.55 and 625.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.08, 3,018.55 and 625.39 is: 938.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.08 : 3,018.55 = 625.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.08/3,018.55 = 625.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.08x = 3,018.55 × 625.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.08x = 1,887,755.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,887,755.89/2,012.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.21

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