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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.76, 3,022.82 and 628.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.76, 3,022.82 and 628.63 is: 942.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.76 : 3,022.82 = 628.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.76/3,022.82 = 628.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.76x = 3,022.82 × 628.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.76x = 1,900,235.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,900,235.34/2,015.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.69

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