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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.02, 3,022.53 and 628.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.02, 3,022.53 and 628.44 is: 942.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.02 : 3,022.53 = 628.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.02/3,022.53 = 628.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.02x = 3,022.53 × 628.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.02x = 1,899,465.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,465.06/2,015.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.65

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