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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.67, 3,010.14 and 545.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.67, 3,010.14 and 545.79 is: 818.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.67 : 3,010.14 = 545.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.67/3,010.14 = 545.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.67x = 3,010.14 × 545.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.67x = 1,642,904.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,904.31/2,006.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.72

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