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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.76, 3,014.64 and 549.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.76, 3,014.64 and 549.06 is: 823.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.76 : 3,014.64 = 549.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.76/3,014.64 = 549.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.76x = 3,014.64 × 549.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.76x = 1,655,218.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,218.24/2,009.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.59

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