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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.68, 3,029.55 and 632.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.68, 3,029.55 and 632.98 is: 949.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.68 : 3,029.55 = 632.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.68/3,029.55 = 632.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.68x = 3,029.55 × 632.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.68x = 1,917,649.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,917,649.53/2,019.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.48

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