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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.65, 3,003.92 and 615.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.65, 3,003.92 and 615.93 is: 923.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.65 : 3,003.92 = 615.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.65/3,003.92 = 615.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.65x = 3,003.92 × 615.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.65x = 1,850,201.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,201.37/2,002.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.88

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