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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.58, 3,014.00 and 548.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.58, 3,014.00 and 548.40 is: 822.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.58 : 3,014.00 = 548.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.58/3,014.00 = 548.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.58x = 3,014.00 × 548.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.58x = 1,652,874.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,874.86/2,009.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.50

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