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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.47, 3,018.72 and 625.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.47, 3,018.72 and 625.78 is: 938.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.47 : 3,018.72 = 625.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.47/3,018.72 = 625.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.47x = 3,018.72 × 625.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.47x = 1,889,054.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889,054.60/2,012.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.67

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