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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.79, 3,021.17 and 627.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.79, 3,021.17 and 627.02 is: 940.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.79 : 3,021.17 = 627.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.79/3,021.17 = 627.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.79x = 3,021.17 × 627.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.79x = 1,894,323.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,894,323.90/2,013.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.68

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