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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.73, 3,007.19 and 617.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.73, 3,007.19 and 617.97 is: 926.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.73 : 3,007.19 = 617.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.73/3,007.19 = 617.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.73x = 3,007.19 × 617.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.73x = 1,858,353.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858,353.20/2,004.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.98

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