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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.76, 3,027.28 and 631.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.76, 3,027.28 and 631.76 is: 947.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.76 : 3,027.28 = 631.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.76/3,027.28 = 631.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.76x = 3,027.28 × 631.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.76x = 1,912,514.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,912,514.41/2,018.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.37

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