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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.66, 3,014.51 and 548.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.66, 3,014.51 and 548.84 is: 823.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.66 : 3,014.51 = 548.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.66/3,014.51 = 548.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.66x = 3,014.51 × 548.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.66x = 1,654,465.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,465.85/2,009.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.26

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