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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.26, 3,012.02 and 547.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.26, 3,012.02 and 547.50 is: 821.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.26 : 3,012.02 = 547.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.26/3,012.02 = 547.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.26x = 3,012.02 × 547.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.26x = 1,649,080.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,080.95/2,008.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.15

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