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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.90, 3,006.87 and 544.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.90, 3,006.87 and 544.06 is: 815.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.90 : 3,006.87 = 544.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.90/3,006.87 = 544.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.90x = 3,006.87 × 544.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.90x = 1,635,917.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,917.69/2,004.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.96

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