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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.12, 3,006.06 and 543.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.12, 3,006.06 and 543.16 is: 814.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.12 : 3,006.06 = 543.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.12/3,006.06 = 543.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.12x = 3,006.06 × 543.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.12x = 1,632,771.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,771.55/2,004.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.71

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