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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.91, 3,015.02 and 549.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.91, 3,015.02 and 549.18 is: 823.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.91 : 3,015.02 = 549.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.91/3,015.02 = 549.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.91x = 3,015.02 × 549.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.91x = 1,655,790.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,790.06/2,009.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.81

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