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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.81, 3,002.48 and 541.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.81, 3,002.48 and 541.07 is: 811.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.81 : 3,002.48 = 541.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.81/3,002.48 = 541.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.81x = 3,002.48 × 541.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.81x = 1,624,554.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624,554.35/2,001.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.54

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