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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.57, 3,020.61 and 627.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.57, 3,020.61 and 627.52 is: 940.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.57 : 3,020.61 = 627.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.57/3,020.61 = 627.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.57x = 3,020.61 × 627.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.57x = 1,895,493.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,895,493.19/2,014.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.89

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