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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.17, 3,000.62 and 613.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.17, 3,000.62 and 613.49 is: 920.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.17 : 3,000.62 = 613.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.17/3,000.62 = 613.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.17x = 3,000.62 × 613.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.17x = 1,840,850.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840,850.36/2,000.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.35

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