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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.86, 3,018.38 and 625.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.86, 3,018.38 and 625.79 is: 938.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.86 : 3,018.38 = 625.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.86/3,018.38 = 625.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.86x = 3,018.38 × 625.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.86x = 1,888,876.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,888,876.44/2,012.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.40

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