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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.27, 3,003.64 and 616.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.27, 3,003.64 and 616.14 is: 923.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.27 : 3,003.64 = 616.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.27/3,003.64 = 616.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.27x = 3,003.64 × 616.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.27x = 1,850,662.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,662.75/2,003.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.82

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