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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.55, 3,005.46 and 617.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.55, 3,005.46 and 617.01 is: 925.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.55 : 3,005.46 = 617.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.55/3,005.46 = 617.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.55x = 3,005.46 × 617.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.55x = 1,854,398.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854,398.87/2,003.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.56

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