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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.82, 3,027.13 and 631.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.82, 3,027.13 and 631.79 is: 947.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.82 : 3,027.13 = 631.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.82/3,027.13 = 631.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.82x = 3,027.13 × 631.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.82x = 1,912,493.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,912,493.75/2,018.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.33

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