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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.51, 3,014.27 and 548.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.51, 3,014.27 and 548.88 is: 823.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.51 : 3,014.27 = 548.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.51/3,014.27 = 548.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.51x = 3,014.27 × 548.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.51x = 1,654,469.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,469.77/2,009.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.32

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