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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.65, 3,002.00 and 614.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.65, 3,002.00 and 614.66 is: 921.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.65 : 3,002.00 = 614.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.65/3,002.00 = 614.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.65x = 3,002.00 × 614.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.65x = 1,845,191.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,191.24/2,001.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.84

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