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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.69, 3,002.76 and 614.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.69, 3,002.76 and 614.97 is: 922.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.69 : 3,002.76 = 614.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.69/3,002.76 = 614.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.69x = 3,002.76 × 614.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.69x = 1,846,607.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,846,607.32/2,001.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.52

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