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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.86, 3,028.34 and 632.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.86, 3,028.34 and 632.55 is: 948.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.86 : 3,028.34 = 632.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.86/3,028.34 = 632.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.86x = 3,028.34 × 632.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.86x = 1,915,576.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,915,576.47/2,018.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.84

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