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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.17, 3,008.07 and 544.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.17, 3,008.07 and 544.38 is: 816.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.17 : 3,008.07 = 544.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.17/3,008.07 = 544.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.17x = 3,008.07 × 544.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.17x = 1,637,533.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,533.15/2,005.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.66

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