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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.50, 3,028.22 and 631.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.50, 3,028.22 and 631.76 is: 947.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.50 : 3,028.22 = 631.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.50/3,028.22 = 631.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.50x = 3,028.22 × 631.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.50x = 1,913,108.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913,108.27/2,018.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.79

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