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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.65, 3,023.75 and 629.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.65, 3,023.75 and 629.08 is: 943.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.65 : 3,023.75 = 629.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.65/3,023.75 = 629.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.65x = 3,023.75 × 629.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.65x = 1,902,180.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,902,180.65/2,015.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.71

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