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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.38, 3,018.86 and 625.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.38, 3,018.86 and 625.83 is: 938.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.38 : 3,018.86 = 625.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.38/3,018.86 = 625.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.38x = 3,018.86 × 625.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.38x = 1,889,281.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889,281.05/2,012.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.83

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