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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.21, 3,001.59 and 540.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.21, 3,001.59 and 540.48 is: 810.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.21 : 3,001.59 = 540.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.21/3,001.59 = 540.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.21x = 3,001.59 × 540.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.21x = 1,622,299.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,299.36/2,001.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.66

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