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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.17, 3,012.27 and 547.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.17, 3,012.27 and 547.47 is: 821.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.17 : 3,012.27 = 547.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.17/3,012.27 = 547.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.17x = 3,012.27 × 547.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.17x = 1,649,127.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,127.46/2,008.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.21

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