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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.56, 3,012.84 and 547.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.56, 3,012.84 and 547.70 is: 821.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.56 : 3,012.84 = 547.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.56/3,012.84 = 547.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.56x = 3,012.84 × 547.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.56x = 1,650,132.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,132.47/2,008.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.55

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