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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.80, 3,008.46 and 544.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.80, 3,008.46 and 544.61 is: 816.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.80 : 3,008.46 = 544.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.80/3,008.46 = 544.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.80x = 3,008.46 × 544.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.80x = 1,638,422.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,422.36/2,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.84

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