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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.98, 3,004.45 and 542.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.98, 3,004.45 and 542.13 is: 813.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.98 : 3,004.45 = 542.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.98/3,004.45 = 542.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.98x = 3,004.45 × 542.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.98x = 1,628,802.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,802.48/2,002.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.19

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