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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.28, 3,009.58 and 545.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.28, 3,009.58 and 545.42 is: 818.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.28 : 3,009.58 = 545.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.28/3,009.58 = 545.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.28x = 3,009.58 × 545.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.28x = 1,641,485.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641,485.12/2,006.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.17

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