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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.45, 3,021.59 and 627.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.45, 3,021.59 and 627.91 is: 941.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.45 : 3,021.59 = 627.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.45/3,021.59 = 627.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.45x = 3,021.59 × 627.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.45x = 1,897,280.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,897,280.59/2,014.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.84

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