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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.73, 3,013.20 and 547.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.73, 3,013.20 and 547.70 is: 821.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.73 : 3,013.20 = 547.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.73/3,013.20 = 547.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.73x = 3,013.20 × 547.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.73x = 1,650,329.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,329.64/2,008.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.58

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