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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.97, 3,002.93 and 541.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.97, 3,002.93 and 541.22 is: 811.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.97 : 3,002.93 = 541.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.97/3,002.93 = 541.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.97x = 3,002.93 × 541.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.97x = 1,625,243.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,243.07/2,001.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.82

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