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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.28, 3,008.07 and 544.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.28, 3,008.07 and 544.55 is: 816.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.28 : 3,008.07 = 544.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.28/3,008.07 = 544.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.28x = 3,008.07 × 544.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.28x = 1,638,044.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,044.52/2,005.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.87

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