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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.21, 3,012.18 and 547.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.21, 3,012.18 and 547.51 is: 821.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.21 : 3,012.18 = 547.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.21/3,012.18 = 547.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.21x = 3,012.18 × 547.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.21x = 1,649,198.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,198.67/2,008.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.23

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