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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.63, 3,005.79 and 616.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.63, 3,005.79 and 616.94 is: 925.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.63 : 3,005.79 = 616.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.63/3,005.79 = 616.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.63x = 3,005.79 × 616.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.63x = 1,854,386.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854,386.01/2,003.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.51

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