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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.27, 3,000.64 and 614.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.27, 3,000.64 and 614.14 is: 920.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.27 : 3,000.64 = 614.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.27/3,000.64 = 614.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.27x = 3,000.64 × 614.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.27x = 1,842,813.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,813.05/2,001.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.82

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