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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.60, 3,005.52 and 617.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.60, 3,005.52 and 617.02 is: 925.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.60 : 3,005.52 = 617.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.60/3,005.52 = 617.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.60x = 3,005.52 × 617.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.60x = 1,854,465.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854,465.95/2,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.57

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