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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.74, 3,027.03 and 631.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.74, 3,027.03 and 631.02 is: 946.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.74 : 3,027.03 = 631.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.74/3,027.03 = 631.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.74x = 3,027.03 × 631.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.74x = 1,910,116.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910,116.47/2,017.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.66

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