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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.68, 3,011.52 and 546.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.68, 3,011.52 and 546.86 is: 820.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.68 : 3,011.52 = 546.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.68/3,011.52 = 546.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.68x = 3,011.52 × 546.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.68x = 1,646,879.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,646,879.83/2,007.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.29

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