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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.24, 3,018.94 and 626.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.24, 3,018.94 and 626.17 is: 938.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.24 : 3,018.94 = 626.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.24/3,018.94 = 626.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.24x = 3,018.94 × 626.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.24x = 1,890,360.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,890,360.55/2,013.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.96

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