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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.70, 3,004.20 and 541.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.70, 3,004.20 and 541.83 is: 812.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.70 : 3,004.20 = 541.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.70/3,004.20 = 541.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.70x = 3,004.20 × 541.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.70x = 1,627,756.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,756.82/2,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.78

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