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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.84, 3,001.59 and 614.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.84, 3,001.59 and 614.03 is: 921.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.84 : 3,001.59 = 614.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.84/3,001.59 = 614.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.84x = 3,001.59 × 614.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.84x = 1,843,073.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,073.81/2,000.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.15

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