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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.96, 3,007.44 and 544.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.96, 3,007.44 and 544.08 is: 816.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.96 : 3,007.44 = 544.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.96/3,007.44 = 544.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.96x = 3,007.44 × 544.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.96x = 1,636,287.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,287.96/2,004.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.12

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