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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.31, 3,010.60 and 546.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.31, 3,010.60 and 546.28 is: 819.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.31 : 3,010.60 = 546.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.31/3,010.60 = 546.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.31x = 3,010.60 × 546.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.31x = 1,644,630.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,630.57/2,007.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.32

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