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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.43, 3,008.72 and 618.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.43, 3,008.72 and 618.96 is: 928.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.43 : 3,008.72 = 618.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.43/3,008.72 = 618.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.43x = 3,008.72 × 618.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.43x = 1,862,278.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,862,278.88/2,005.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.62

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