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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.74, 3,002.63 and 540.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.74, 3,002.63 and 540.86 is: 811.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.74 : 3,002.63 = 540.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.74/3,002.63 = 540.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.74x = 3,002.63 × 540.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.74x = 1,623,984.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,984.74/2,001.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.29

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