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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.88, 3,003.84 and 616.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.88, 3,003.84 and 616.16 is: 924.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.88 : 3,003.84 = 616.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.88/3,003.84 = 616.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.88x = 3,003.84 × 616.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.88x = 1,850,846.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,846.05/2,002.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.09

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