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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.86, 3,029.71 and 633.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.86, 3,029.71 and 633.18 is: 949.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.86 : 3,029.71 = 633.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.86/3,029.71 = 633.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.86x = 3,029.71 × 633.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.86x = 1,918,351.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,918,351.78/2,019.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.74

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