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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.42, 3,024.65 and 629.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.42, 3,024.65 and 629.85 is: 944.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.42 : 3,024.65 = 629.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.42/3,024.65 = 629.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.42x = 3,024.65 × 629.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.42x = 1,905,072.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,905,072.65/2,016.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.78

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