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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.01, 3,011.99 and 547.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.01, 3,011.99 and 547.16 is: 820.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.01 : 3,011.99 = 547.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.01/3,011.99 = 547.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.01x = 3,011.99 × 547.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.01x = 1,648,022.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,022.65/2,008.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.72

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