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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.68, 3,008.54 and 544.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.68, 3,008.54 and 544.72 is: 817.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.68 : 3,008.54 = 544.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.68/3,008.54 = 544.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.68x = 3,008.54 × 544.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.68x = 1,638,811.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,811.91/2,005.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.09

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