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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.31, 3,003.75 and 616.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.31, 3,003.75 and 616.28 is: 924.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.31 : 3,003.75 = 616.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.31/3,003.75 = 616.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.31x = 3,003.75 × 616.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.31x = 1,851,136.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,136.03/2,003.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.04

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