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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.87, 3,007.30 and 544.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.87, 3,007.30 and 544.02 is: 816.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.87 : 3,007.30 = 544.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.87/3,007.30 = 544.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.87x = 3,007.30 × 544.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.87x = 1,636,041.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,041.26/2,004.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.03

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