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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.35, 3,003.14 and 541.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.35, 3,003.14 and 541.13 is: 811.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.35 : 3,003.14 = 541.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.35/3,003.14 = 541.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.35x = 3,003.14 × 541.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.35x = 1,625,089.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,089.15/2,002.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.59

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