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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.99, 3,011.68 and 547.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.99, 3,011.68 and 547.26 is: 820.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.99 : 3,011.68 = 547.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.99/3,011.68 = 547.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.99x = 3,011.68 × 547.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.99x = 1,648,172.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,172.00/2,007.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.81

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