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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.97, 3,004.38 and 542.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.97, 3,004.38 and 542.16 is: 813.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.97 : 3,004.38 = 542.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.97/3,004.38 = 542.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.97x = 3,004.38 × 542.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.97x = 1,628,836.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,836.93/2,002.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.21

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