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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.23, 3,006.45 and 618.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.23, 3,006.45 and 618.52 is: 927.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.23 : 3,006.45 = 618.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.23/3,006.45 = 618.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.23x = 3,006.45 × 618.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.23x = 1,859,549.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,859,549.45/2,004.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.81

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