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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004, 3,005.52 and 616.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004, 3,005.52 and 616.96 is: 925.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004 : 3,005.52 = 616.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004/3,005.52 = 616.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004x = 3,005.52 × 616.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004x = 1,854,285.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854,285.62/2,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.29

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