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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.18, 3,007.78 and 544.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.18, 3,007.78 and 544.48 is: 816.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.18 : 3,007.78 = 544.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.18/3,007.78 = 544.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.18x = 3,007.78 × 544.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.18x = 1,637,676.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,676.05/2,005.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.72

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