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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.64, 3,004.38 and 616.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.64, 3,004.38 and 616.56 is: 924.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.64 : 3,004.38 = 616.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.64/3,004.38 = 616.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.64x = 3,004.38 × 616.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.64x = 1,852,380.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852,380.53/2,003.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.51

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