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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.11, 3,013.36 and 548.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.11, 3,013.36 and 548.38 is: 822.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.11 : 3,013.36 = 548.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.11/3,013.36 = 548.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.11x = 3,013.36 × 548.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.11x = 1,652,466.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,466.36/2,009.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.49

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