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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.82, 3,007.61 and 618.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.82, 3,007.61 and 618.76 is: 927.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.82 : 3,007.61 = 618.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.82/3,007.61 = 618.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.82x = 3,007.61 × 618.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.82x = 1,860,978.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,860,978.15/2,005.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.79

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