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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.76, 3,021.28 and 627.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.76, 3,021.28 and 627.76 is: 941.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.76 : 3,021.28 = 627.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.76/3,021.28 = 627.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.76x = 3,021.28 × 627.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.76x = 1,896,638.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,896,638.73/2,014.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.37

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