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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.02, 3,003.04 and 541.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.02, 3,003.04 and 541.18 is: 811.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.02 : 3,003.04 = 541.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.02/3,003.04 = 541.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.02x = 3,003.04 × 541.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.02x = 1,625,185.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,185.19/2,002.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.77

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