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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.69, 3,004.38 and 616.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.69, 3,004.38 and 616.00 is: 924.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.69 : 3,004.38 = 616.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.69/3,004.38 = 616.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.69x = 3,004.38 × 616.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.69x = 1,850,686.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,686.89/2,002.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.10

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