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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.78, 3,010.23 and 545.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.78, 3,010.23 and 545.93 is: 818.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.78 : 3,010.23 = 545.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.78/3,010.23 = 545.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.78x = 3,010.23 × 545.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.78x = 1,643,374.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,374.86/2,006.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.91

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