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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.83, 3,019.68 and 626.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.83, 3,019.68 and 626.14 is: 939.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.83 : 3,019.68 = 626.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.83/3,019.68 = 626.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.83x = 3,019.68 × 626.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.83x = 1,890,742.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,890,742.44/2,012.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.35

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