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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.71, 3,005.58 and 617.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.71, 3,005.58 and 617.03 is: 925.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.71 : 3,005.58 = 617.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.71/3,005.58 = 617.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.71x = 3,005.58 × 617.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.71x = 1,854,533.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854,533.03/2,003.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.55

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