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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.75, 3,002.25 and 614.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.75, 3,002.25 and 614.72 is: 921.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.75 : 3,002.25 = 614.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.75/3,002.25 = 614.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.75x = 3,002.25 × 614.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.75x = 1,845,532.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,532.34/2,001.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.96

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