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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.78, 3,004.17 and 616.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.78, 3,004.17 and 616.09 is: 924.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.78 : 3,004.17 = 616.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.78/3,004.17 = 616.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.78x = 3,004.17 × 616.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.78x = 1,850,824.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,824.07/2,002.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.13

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