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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.72, 3,004 and 541.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.72, 3,004 and 541.91 is: 812.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.72 : 3,004 = 541.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.72/3,004 = 541.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.72x = 3,004 × 541.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.72x = 1,627,882.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,882.62/2,002.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.84

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