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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.74, 3,022.53 and 628.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.74, 3,022.53 and 628.02 is: 942.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.74 : 3,022.53 = 628.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.74/3,022.53 = 628.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.74x = 3,022.53 × 628.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.74x = 1,898,209.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898,209.29/2,014.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.16

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