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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.27, 3,002.14 and 615.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.27, 3,002.14 and 615.14 is: 922.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.27 : 3,002.14 = 615.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.27/3,002.14 = 615.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.27x = 3,002.14 × 615.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.27x = 1,846,736.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,846,736.40/2,002.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.32

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