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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.10, 3,013.74 and 548.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.10, 3,013.74 and 548.31 is: 822.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.10 : 3,013.74 = 548.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.10/3,013.74 = 548.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.10x = 3,013.74 × 548.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.10x = 1,652,463.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,463.78/2,009.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.49

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