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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.14, 3,023.39 and 629.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.14, 3,023.39 and 629.03 is: 943.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.14 : 3,023.39 = 629.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.14/3,023.39 = 629.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.14x = 3,023.39 × 629.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.14x = 1,901,812.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,901,812.14/2,016.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.30

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