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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.36, 3,010.68 and 546.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.36, 3,010.68 and 546.32 is: 819.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.36 : 3,010.68 = 546.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.36/3,010.68 = 546.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.36x = 3,010.68 × 546.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.36x = 1,644,794.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,794.70/2,007.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.38

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