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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.83, 3,009.96 and 546.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.83, 3,009.96 and 546.01 is: 818.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.83 : 3,009.96 = 546.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.83/3,009.96 = 546.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.83x = 3,009.96 × 546.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.83x = 1,643,468.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,468.26/2,006.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.94

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