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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.28, 3,006.48 and 543.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.28, 3,006.48 and 543.46 is: 815.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.28 : 3,006.48 = 543.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.28/3,006.48 = 543.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.28x = 3,006.48 × 543.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.28x = 1,633,901.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,901.62/2,004.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.21

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