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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.68, 3,005.52 and 542.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.68, 3,005.52 and 542.88 is: 814.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.68 : 3,005.52 = 542.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.68/3,005.52 = 542.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.68x = 3,005.52 × 542.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.68x = 1,631,636.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,636.70/2,003.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.32

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