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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.24, 3,017.39 and 625.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.24, 3,017.39 and 625.59 is: 938.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.24 : 3,017.39 = 625.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.24/3,017.39 = 625.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.24x = 3,017.39 × 625.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.24x = 1,887,635.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,887,635.79/2,012.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.08

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