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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.94, 3,008.91 and 545.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.94, 3,008.91 and 545.31 is: 817.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.94 : 3,008.91 = 545.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.94/3,008.91 = 545.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.94x = 3,008.91 × 545.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.94x = 1,640,790.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640,790.76/2,005.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.97

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