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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.61, 3,010.05 and 545.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.61, 3,010.05 and 545.64 is: 818.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.61 : 3,010.05 = 545.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.61/3,010.05 = 545.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.61x = 3,010.05 × 545.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.61x = 1,642,403.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,403.68/2,006.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.50

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