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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.86, 3,019.87 and 626.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.86, 3,019.87 and 626.79 is: 939.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.86 : 3,019.87 = 626.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.86/3,019.87 = 626.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.86x = 3,019.87 × 626.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.86x = 1,892,824.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892,824.32/2,013.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.90

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