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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.48, 3,018.72 and 625.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.48, 3,018.72 and 625.80 is: 938.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.48 : 3,018.72 = 625.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.48/3,018.72 = 625.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.48x = 3,018.72 × 625.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.48x = 1,889,114.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889,114.98/2,012.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.70

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