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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.47, 3,049.17 and 627.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.47, 3,049.17 and 627.12 is: 940.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.47 : 3,049.17 = 627.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.47/3,049.17 = 627.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.47x = 3,049.17 × 627.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.47x = 1,912,195.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,912,195.49/2,032.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.82

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