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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.40, 3,008.06 and 544.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.40, 3,008.06 and 544.52 is: 816.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.40 : 3,008.06 = 544.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.40/3,008.06 = 544.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.40x = 3,008.06 × 544.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.40x = 1,637,931.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,931.07/2,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.76

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