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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.77, 3,008.25 and 544.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.77, 3,008.25 and 544.95 is: 817.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.77 : 3,008.25 = 544.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.77/3,008.25 = 544.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.77x = 3,008.25 × 544.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.77x = 1,639,345.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,345.84/2,005.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.31

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