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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.38, 3,007.82 and 618.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.38, 3,007.82 and 618.71 is: 927.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.38 : 3,007.82 = 618.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.38/3,007.82 = 618.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.38x = 3,007.82 × 618.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.38x = 1,860,954.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,860,954.82/2,005.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.98

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