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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.96, 3,013.13 and 548.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.96, 3,013.13 and 548.23 is: 822.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.96 : 3,013.13 = 548.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.96/3,013.13 = 548.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.96x = 3,013.13 × 548.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.96x = 1,651,888.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,888.26/2,008.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.26

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