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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.38, 3,006.92 and 617.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.38, 3,006.92 and 617.69 is: 926.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.38 : 3,006.92 = 617.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.38/3,006.92 = 617.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.38x = 3,006.92 × 617.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.38x = 1,857,348.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,857,348.84/2,004.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.64

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