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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.19, 3,013.70 and 548.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.19, 3,013.70 and 548.34 is: 822.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.19 : 3,013.70 = 548.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.19/3,013.70 = 548.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.19x = 3,013.70 × 548.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.19x = 1,652,532.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,532.26/2,009.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.49

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