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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.65, 3,010.01 and 545.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.65, 3,010.01 and 545.84 is: 818.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.65 : 3,010.01 = 545.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.65/3,010.01 = 545.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.65x = 3,010.01 × 545.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.65x = 1,642,980.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,980.44/2,006.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.77

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