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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.18, 3,003.18 and 615.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.18, 3,003.18 and 615.46 is: 923.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.18 : 3,003.18 = 615.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.18/3,003.18 = 615.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.18x = 3,003.18 × 615.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.18x = 1,848,337.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,848,337.16/2,002.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.16

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