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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.24, 3,007.52 and 544.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.24, 3,007.52 and 544.05 is: 815.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.24 : 3,007.52 = 544.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.24/3,007.52 = 544.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.24x = 3,007.52 × 544.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.24x = 1,636,241.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,241.26/2,005.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.98

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