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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.51, 3,014.03 and 548.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.51, 3,014.03 and 548.54 is: 822.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.51 : 3,014.03 = 548.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.51/3,014.03 = 548.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.51x = 3,014.03 × 548.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.51x = 1,653,298.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,298.20/2,009.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.74

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