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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.11, 3,001.45 and 540.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.11, 3,001.45 and 540.41 is: 810.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.11 : 3,001.45 = 540.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.11/3,001.45 = 540.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.11x = 3,001.45 × 540.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.11x = 1,622,013.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,013.59/2,001.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.56

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