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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.67, 3,027.78 and 631.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.67, 3,027.78 and 631.91 is: 947.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.67 : 3,027.78 = 631.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.67/3,027.78 = 631.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.67x = 3,027.78 × 631.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.67x = 1,913,269.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913,269.32/2,018.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.79

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