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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.25, 3,003.71 and 615.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.25, 3,003.71 and 615.54 is: 923.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.25 : 3,003.71 = 615.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.25/3,003.71 = 615.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.25x = 3,003.71 × 615.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.25x = 1,848,900.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,848,900.58/2,002.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.41

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