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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.13, 3,006.23 and 543.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.13, 3,006.23 and 543.43 is: 815.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.13 : 3,006.23 = 543.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.13/3,006.23 = 543.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.13x = 3,006.23 × 543.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.13x = 1,633,675.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,675.57/2,004.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.15

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