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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.50, 3,027.84 and 631.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.50, 3,027.84 and 631.83 is: 947.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.50 : 3,027.84 = 631.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.50/3,027.84 = 631.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.50x = 3,027.84 × 631.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.50x = 1,913,080.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913,080.15/2,018.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.77

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