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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.72, 3,018.70 and 625.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.72, 3,018.70 and 625.88 is: 938.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.72 : 3,018.70 = 625.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.72/3,018.70 = 625.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.72x = 3,018.70 × 625.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.72x = 1,889,343.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889,343.96/2,012.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.70

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