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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.71, 3,024.28 and 629.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.71, 3,024.28 and 629.40 is: 944.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.71 : 3,024.28 = 629.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.71/3,024.28 = 629.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.71x = 3,024.28 × 629.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.71x = 1,903,468.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,903,468.92/2,015.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.32

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