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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.06, 3,003.27 and 541.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.06, 3,003.27 and 541.23 is: 811.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.06 : 3,003.27 = 541.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.06/3,003.27 = 541.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.06x = 3,003.27 × 541.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.06x = 1,625,459.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,459.82/2,002.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.89

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