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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.32, 3,007.98 and 544.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.32, 3,007.98 and 544.69 is: 817.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.32 : 3,007.98 = 544.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.32/3,007.98 = 544.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.32x = 3,007.98 × 544.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.32x = 1,638,398.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,398.86/2,005.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.03

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