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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.93, 3,001.45 and 540.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.93, 3,001.45 and 540.08 is: 810.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.93 : 3,001.45 = 540.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.93/3,001.45 = 540.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.93x = 3,001.45 × 540.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.93x = 1,621,023.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,023.12/2,000.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.13

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