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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.98, 3,006.21 and 617.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.98, 3,006.21 and 617.26 is: 925.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.98 : 3,006.21 = 617.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.98/3,006.21 = 617.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.98x = 3,006.21 × 617.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.98x = 1,855,613.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,613.18/2,003.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.96

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