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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.57, 3,006.45 and 543.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.57, 3,006.45 and 543.83 is: 815.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.57 : 3,006.45 = 543.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.57/3,006.45 = 543.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.57x = 3,006.45 × 543.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.57x = 1,634,982.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,982.67/2,004.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.63

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