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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.79, 3,003.36 and 615.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.79, 3,003.36 and 615.34 is: 923.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.79 : 3,003.36 = 615.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.79/3,003.36 = 615.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.79x = 3,003.36 × 615.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.79x = 1,848,087.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,848,087.54/2,001.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.22

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