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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.17, 3,006.05 and 543.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.17, 3,006.05 and 543.47 is: 815.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.17 : 3,006.05 = 543.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.17/3,006.05 = 543.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.17x = 3,006.05 × 543.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.17x = 1,633,706.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,706.87/2,004.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.15

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