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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.32, 3,013.38 and 548.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.32, 3,013.38 and 548.29 is: 822.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.32 : 3,013.38 = 548.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.32/3,013.38 = 548.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.32x = 3,013.38 × 548.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.32x = 1,652,206.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,206.12/2,009.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.27

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