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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.08, 3,023.22 and 628.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.08, 3,023.22 and 628.56 is: 943.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.08 : 3,023.22 = 628.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.08/3,023.22 = 628.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.08x = 3,023.22 × 628.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.08x = 1,900,277.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,900,277.52/2,015.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.03

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