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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.08, 3,015.09 and 549.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.08, 3,015.09 and 549.18 is: 823.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.08 : 3,015.09 = 549.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.08/3,015.09 = 549.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.08x = 3,015.09 × 549.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.08x = 1,655,827.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,827.13/2,010.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.76

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