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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.31, 3,003.33 and 615.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.31, 3,003.33 and 615.51 is: 923.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.31 : 3,003.33 = 615.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.31/3,003.33 = 615.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.31x = 3,003.33 × 615.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.31x = 1,848,579.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,848,579.65/2,002.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.23

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