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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.07, 3,004.65 and 542.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.07, 3,004.65 and 542.19 is: 813.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.07 : 3,004.65 = 542.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.07/3,004.65 = 542.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.07x = 3,004.65 × 542.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.07x = 1,629,091.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,091.18/2,003.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.30

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