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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.08, 3,013.32 and 548.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.08, 3,013.32 and 548.35 is: 822.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.08 : 3,013.32 = 548.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.08/3,013.32 = 548.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.08x = 3,013.32 × 548.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.08x = 1,652,354.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,354.02/2,009.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.44

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