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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.77, 3,023.93 and 629.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.77, 3,023.93 and 629.21 is: 943.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.77 : 3,023.93 = 629.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.77/3,023.93 = 629.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.77x = 3,023.93 × 629.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.77x = 1,902,687.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,902,687.00/2,015.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.90

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