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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.31, 3,018.76 and 625.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.31, 3,018.76 and 625.77 is: 938.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.31 : 3,018.76 = 625.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.31/3,018.76 = 625.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.31x = 3,018.76 × 625.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.31x = 1,889,047.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889,047.88/2,012.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.75

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