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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.88, 3,014.79 and 549.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.88, 3,014.79 and 549.03 is: 823.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.88 : 3,014.79 = 549.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.88/3,014.79 = 549.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.88x = 3,014.79 × 549.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.88x = 1,655,203.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,203.99/2,009.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.54

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