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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.33, 3,018.93 and 625.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.33, 3,018.93 and 625.64 is: 938.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.33 : 3,018.93 = 625.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.33/3,018.93 = 625.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.33x = 3,018.93 × 625.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.33x = 1,888,763.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,888,763.37/2,012.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.60

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