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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.48, 3,021.74 and 627.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.48, 3,021.74 and 627.76 is: 941.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.48 : 3,021.74 = 627.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.48/3,021.74 = 627.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.48x = 3,021.74 × 627.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.48x = 1,896,916.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,896,916.81/2,014.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.64

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