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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.63, 3,008.07 and 544.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.63, 3,008.07 and 544.42 is: 816.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.63 : 3,008.07 = 544.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.63/3,008.07 = 544.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.63x = 3,008.07 × 544.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.63x = 1,637,657.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,657.23/2,005.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.53

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