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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.76, 3,005.63 and 543.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.76, 3,005.63 and 543.02 is: 814.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.76 : 3,005.63 = 543.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.76/3,005.63 = 543.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.76x = 3,005.63 × 543.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.76x = 1,632,117.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,117.20/2,003.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.53

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