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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.93, 3,010.40 and 546.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.93, 3,010.40 and 546.08 is: 819.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.93 : 3,010.40 = 546.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.93/3,010.40 = 546.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.93x = 3,010.40 × 546.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.93x = 1,643,919.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,919.23/2,006.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.12

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