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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.78, 3,024.06 and 629.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.78, 3,024.06 and 629.73 is: 944.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.78 : 3,024.06 = 629.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.78/3,024.06 = 629.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.78x = 3,024.06 × 629.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.78x = 1,904,341.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,904,341.30/2,016.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.25

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