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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.68, 3,028.56 and 632.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.68, 3,028.56 and 632.04 is: 948.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.68 : 3,028.56 = 632.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.68/3,028.56 = 632.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.68x = 3,028.56 × 632.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.68x = 1,914,171.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,914,171.06/2,018.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.23

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