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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.30, 3,013.73 and 548.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.30, 3,013.73 and 548.57 is: 822.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.30 : 3,013.73 = 548.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.30/3,013.73 = 548.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.30x = 3,013.73 × 548.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.30x = 1,653,246.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,246.66/2,009.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.80

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