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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.69, 3,007.42 and 618.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.69, 3,007.42 and 618.64 is: 927.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.69 : 3,007.42 = 618.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.69/3,007.42 = 618.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.69x = 3,007.42 × 618.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.69x = 1,860,510.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,860,510.31/2,005.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.62

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