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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.67, 3,006.77 and 617.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.67, 3,006.77 and 617.89 is: 926.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.67 : 3,006.77 = 617.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.67/3,006.77 = 617.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.67x = 3,006.77 × 617.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.67x = 1,857,853.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,857,853.12/2,004.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.76

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