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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.78, 3,028.56 and 632.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.78, 3,028.56 and 632.73 is: 948.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.78 : 3,028.56 = 632.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.78/3,028.56 = 632.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.78x = 3,028.56 × 632.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.78x = 1,916,260.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,916,260.77/2,019.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.75

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