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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.20, 3,002.34 and 614.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.20, 3,002.34 and 614.57 is: 922.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.20 : 3,002.34 = 614.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.20/3,002.34 = 614.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.20x = 3,002.34 × 614.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.20x = 1,845,133.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,133.08/2,001.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.02

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