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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.90, 3,007.20 and 544.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.90, 3,007.20 and 544.20 is: 816.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.90 : 3,007.20 = 544.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.90/3,007.20 = 544.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.90x = 3,007.20 × 544.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.90x = 1,636,518.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,518.24/2,004.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.26

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