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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.52, 3,009.96 and 545.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.52, 3,009.96 and 545.68 is: 818.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.52 : 3,009.96 = 545.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.52/3,009.96 = 545.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.52x = 3,009.96 × 545.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.52x = 1,642,474.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,474.97/2,006.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.57

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