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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.90, 3,005.79 and 617.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.90, 3,005.79 and 617.18 is: 925.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.90 : 3,005.79 = 617.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.90/3,005.79 = 617.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.90x = 3,005.79 × 617.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.90x = 1,855,113.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,113.47/2,003.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.75

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