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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.77, 3,036.11 and 618.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.77, 3,036.11 and 618.31 is: 927.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.77 : 3,036.11 = 618.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.77/3,036.11 = 618.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.77x = 3,036.11 × 618.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.77x = 1,877,257.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877,257.17/2,023.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.60

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