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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.17, 3,003.26 and 541.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.17, 3,003.26 and 541.47 is: 812.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.17 : 3,003.26 = 541.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.17/3,003.26 = 541.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.17x = 3,003.26 × 541.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.17x = 1,626,172.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626,172.48/2,002.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.21

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