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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.86, 3,013.43 and 547.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.86, 3,013.43 and 547.89 is: 821.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.86 : 3,013.43 = 547.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.86/3,013.43 = 547.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.86x = 3,013.43 × 547.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.86x = 1,651,025.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,025.42/2,008.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.87

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