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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.69, 3,005.76 and 616.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.69, 3,005.76 and 616.97 is: 925.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.69 : 3,005.76 = 616.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.69/3,005.76 = 616.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.69x = 3,005.76 × 616.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.69x = 1,854,463.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854,463.75/2,003.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.52

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