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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.75, 3,014.60 and 548.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.75, 3,014.60 and 548.91 is: 823.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.75 : 3,014.60 = 548.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.75/3,014.60 = 548.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.75x = 3,014.60 × 548.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.75x = 1,654,741.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,741.34/2,009.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.36

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