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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.00, 3,013.45 and 548.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.00, 3,013.45 and 548.15 is: 822.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.00 : 3,013.45 = 548.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.00/3,013.45 = 548.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.00x = 3,013.45 × 548.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.00x = 1,651,823.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,823.13/2,009.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.21

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