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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.81, 3,014.48 and 549.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.81, 3,014.48 and 549.08 is: 823.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.81 : 3,014.48 = 549.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.81/3,014.48 = 549.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.81x = 3,014.48 × 549.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.81x = 1,655,172.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,172.86/2,009.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.55

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