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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.06, 3,004.22 and 542.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.06, 3,004.22 and 542.33 is: 813.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.06 : 3,004.22 = 542.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.06/3,004.22 = 542.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.06x = 3,004.22 × 542.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.06x = 1,629,260.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,260.90/2,003.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.39

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