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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.12, 3,017.01 and 625.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.12, 3,017.01 and 625.08 is: 937.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.12 : 3,017.01 = 625.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.12/3,017.01 = 625.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.12x = 3,017.01 × 625.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.12x = 1,885,872.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,872.61/2,012.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.26

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