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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.78, 3,007.14 and 543.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.78, 3,007.14 and 543.93 is: 815.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.78 : 3,007.14 = 543.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.78/3,007.14 = 543.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.78x = 3,007.14 × 543.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.78x = 1,635,673.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,673.66/2,004.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.89

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