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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.97, 3,012.39 and 602.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.97, 3,012.39 and 602.33 is: 903.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.97 : 3,012.39 = 602.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.97/3,012.39 = 602.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.97x = 3,012.39 × 602.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.97x = 1,814,447.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814,447.97/2,007.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.62

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