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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.16, 3,006.04 and 617.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.16, 3,006.04 and 617.48 is: 926.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.16 : 3,006.04 = 617.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.16/3,006.04 = 617.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.16x = 3,006.04 × 617.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.16x = 1,856,169.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,856,169.58/2,004.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.16

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