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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.58, 3,029.91 and 632.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.58, 3,029.91 and 632.96 is: 949.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.58 : 3,029.91 = 632.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.58/3,029.91 = 632.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.58x = 3,029.91 × 632.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.58x = 1,917,822.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,917,822.72/2,019.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.61

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