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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.90, 3,018.27 and 625.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.90, 3,018.27 and 625.64 is: 938.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.90 : 3,018.27 = 625.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.90/3,018.27 = 625.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.90x = 3,018.27 × 625.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.90x = 1,888,350.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,888,350.44/2,012.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.12

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