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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.82, 3,011.34 and 546.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.82, 3,011.34 and 546.78 is: 820.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.82 : 3,011.34 = 546.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.82/3,011.34 = 546.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.82x = 3,011.34 × 546.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.82x = 1,646,540.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,646,540.49/2,007.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.06

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