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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.74, 3,003.30 and 615.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.74, 3,003.30 and 615.75 is: 923.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.74 : 3,003.30 = 615.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.74/3,003.30 = 615.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.74x = 3,003.30 × 615.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.74x = 1,849,281.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,281.98/2,002.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.38

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