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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.12, 3,003.24 and 541.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.12, 3,003.24 and 541.28 is: 811.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.12 : 3,003.24 = 541.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.12/3,003.24 = 541.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.12x = 3,003.24 × 541.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.12x = 1,625,603.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,603.29/2,002.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.94

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