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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.43, 3,008.14 and 544.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.43, 3,008.14 and 544.58 is: 816.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.43 : 3,008.14 = 544.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.43/3,008.14 = 544.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.43x = 3,008.14 × 544.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.43x = 1,638,187.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,187.74/2,005.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.88

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