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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.82, 3,007.23 and 544.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.82, 3,007.23 and 544.19 is: 816.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.82 : 3,007.23 = 544.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.82/3,007.23 = 544.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.82x = 3,007.23 × 544.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.82x = 1,636,487.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,487.42/2,004.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.28

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