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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.62, 3,026.40 and 630.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.62, 3,026.40 and 630.90 is: 946.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.62 : 3,026.40 = 630.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.62/3,026.40 = 630.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.62x = 3,026.40 × 630.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.62x = 1,909,355.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,909,355.76/2,017.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.34

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