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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.10, 3,006.30 and 543.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.10, 3,006.30 and 543.26 is: 814.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.10 : 3,006.30 = 543.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.10/3,006.30 = 543.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.10x = 3,006.30 × 543.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.10x = 1,633,202.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,202.54/2,004.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.93

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