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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.34, 3,011.16 and 546.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.34, 3,011.16 and 546.50 is: 819.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.34 : 3,011.16 = 546.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.34/3,011.16 = 546.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.34x = 3,011.16 × 546.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.34x = 1,645,598.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,598.94/2,007.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.79

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