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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.01, 3,027.12 and 631.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.01, 3,027.12 and 631.34 is: 947.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.01 : 3,027.12 = 631.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.01/3,027.12 = 631.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.01x = 3,027.12 × 631.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.01x = 1,911,156.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,911,156.37/2,018.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.05

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