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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.99, 3,015.07 and 549.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.99, 3,015.07 and 549.14 is: 823.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.99 : 3,015.07 = 549.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.99/3,015.07 = 549.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.99x = 3,015.07 × 549.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.99x = 1,655,679.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,679.09/2,009.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.72

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