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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.20, 3,027.62 and 632.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.20, 3,027.62 and 632.14 is: 947.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.20 : 3,027.62 = 632.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.20/3,027.62 = 632.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.20x = 3,027.62 × 632.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.20x = 1,913,879.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913,879.71/2,019.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.84

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