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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.08, 3,000.24 and 539.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.08, 3,000.24 and 539.26 is: 808.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.08 : 3,000.24 = 539.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.08/3,000.24 = 539.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.08x = 3,000.24 × 539.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.08x = 1,617,909.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,909.42/2,000.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.92

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