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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.91, 3,021.17 and 627.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.91, 3,021.17 and 627.37 is: 941.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.91 : 3,021.17 = 627.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.91/3,021.17 = 627.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.91x = 3,021.17 × 627.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.91x = 1,895,391.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,895,391.42/2,013.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.15

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