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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.68, 3,014.24 and 548.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.68, 3,014.24 and 548.48 is: 822.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.68 : 3,014.24 = 548.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.68/3,014.24 = 548.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.68x = 3,014.24 × 548.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.68x = 1,653,250.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,250.36/2,009.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.64

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