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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.21, 3,023.10 and 628.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.21, 3,023.10 and 628.67 is: 943.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.21 : 3,023.10 = 628.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.21/3,023.10 = 628.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.21x = 3,023.10 × 628.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.21x = 1,900,532.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,900,532.28/2,015.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.09

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