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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.47, 3,011.34 and 546.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.47, 3,011.34 and 546.59 is: 819.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.47 : 3,011.34 = 546.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.47/3,011.34 = 546.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.47x = 3,011.34 × 546.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.47x = 1,645,953.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,953.27/2,007.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.92

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