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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.76, 3,002.98 and 541.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.76, 3,002.98 and 541.06 is: 811.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.76 : 3,002.98 = 541.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.76/3,002.98 = 541.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.76x = 3,002.98 × 541.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.76x = 1,624,792.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624,792.36/2,001.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.68

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