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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.02, 3,006.50 and 617.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.02, 3,006.50 and 617.99 is: 926.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.02 : 3,006.50 = 617.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.02/3,006.50 = 617.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.02x = 3,006.50 × 617.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.02x = 1,857,968.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,857,968.81/2,005.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.66

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