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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.43, 3,009.30 and 545.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.43, 3,009.30 and 545.27 is: 817.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.43 : 3,009.30 = 545.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.43/3,009.30 = 545.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.43x = 3,009.30 × 545.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.43x = 1,640,865.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640,865.96/2,006.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.80

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