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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.90, 3,013.40 and 548.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.90, 3,013.40 and 548.07 is: 822.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.90 : 3,013.40 = 548.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.90/3,013.40 = 548.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.90x = 3,013.40 × 548.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.90x = 1,651,544.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,544.21/2,008.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.11

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