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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.87, 3,013.53 and 548.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.87, 3,013.53 and 548.03 is: 822.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.87 : 3,013.53 = 548.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.87/3,013.53 = 548.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.87x = 3,013.53 × 548.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.87x = 1,651,504.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,504.85/2,008.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.11

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