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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.82, 3,011.50 and 547.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.82, 3,011.50 and 547.08 is: 820.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.82 : 3,011.50 = 547.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.82/3,011.50 = 547.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.82x = 3,011.50 × 547.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.82x = 1,647,531.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,531.42/2,007.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.56

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