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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.08, 3,024.73 and 629.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.08, 3,024.73 and 629.56 is: 944.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.08 : 3,024.73 = 629.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.08/3,024.73 = 629.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.08x = 3,024.73 × 629.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.08x = 1,904,245.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,904,245.87/2,016.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.53

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