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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.14, 3,013.32 and 547.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.14, 3,013.32 and 547.92 is: 821.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.14 : 3,013.32 = 547.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.14/3,013.32 = 547.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.14x = 3,013.32 × 547.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.14x = 1,651,058.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,058.29/2,009.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.77

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