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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.32, 3,020.39 and 627.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.32, 3,020.39 and 627.28 is: 940.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.32 : 3,020.39 = 627.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.32/3,020.39 = 627.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.32x = 3,020.39 × 627.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.32x = 1,894,619.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,894,619.55/2,014.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.58

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