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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.01, 3,007.85 and 544.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.01, 3,007.85 and 544.31 is: 816.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.01 : 3,007.85 = 544.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.01/3,007.85 = 544.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.01x = 3,007.85 × 544.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.01x = 1,637,185.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,185.07/2,005.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.55

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