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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.55, 3,003.69 and 615.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.55, 3,003.69 and 615.78 is: 923.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.55 : 3,003.69 = 615.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.55/3,003.69 = 615.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.55x = 3,003.69 × 615.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.55x = 1,849,612.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,612.23/2,002.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.63

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