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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.87, 3,009.13 and 618.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.87, 3,009.13 and 618.92 is: 928.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.87 : 3,009.13 = 618.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.87/3,009.13 = 618.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.87x = 3,009.13 × 618.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.87x = 1,862,392.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,862,392.60/2,005.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.47

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