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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.10, 3,004.26 and 541.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.10, 3,004.26 and 541.89 is: 812.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.10 : 3,004.26 = 541.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.10/3,004.26 = 541.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.10x = 3,004.26 × 541.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.10x = 1,627,978.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,978.45/2,003.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.73

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