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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.70, 3,008.35 and 618.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.70, 3,008.35 and 618.66 is: 927.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.70 : 3,008.35 = 618.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.70/3,008.35 = 618.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.70x = 3,008.35 × 618.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.70x = 1,861,136.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861,136.74/2,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.92

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