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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.55, 3,012.47 and 547.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.55, 3,012.47 and 547.51 is: 821.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.55 : 3,012.47 = 547.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.55/3,012.47 = 547.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.55x = 3,012.47 × 547.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.55x = 1,649,357.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,357.45/2,008.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.17

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