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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.74, 3,001.56 and 614.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.74, 3,001.56 and 614.20 is: 921.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.74 : 3,001.56 = 614.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.74/3,001.56 = 614.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.74x = 3,001.56 × 614.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.74x = 1,843,564.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,564.19/2,000.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.44

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