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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.73, 3,006.92 and 543.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.73, 3,006.92 and 543.85 is: 815.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.73 : 3,006.92 = 543.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.73/3,006.92 = 543.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.73x = 3,006.92 × 543.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.73x = 1,635,307.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,307.28/2,004.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.73

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