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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.06, 3,013.59 and 548.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.06, 3,013.59 and 548.21 is: 822.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.06 : 3,013.59 = 548.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.06/3,013.59 = 548.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.06x = 3,013.59 × 548.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.06x = 1,652,080.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,080.17/2,009.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.32

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