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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.25, 3,015.06 and 549.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.25, 3,015.06 and 549.51 is: 824.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.25 : 3,015.06 = 549.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.25/3,015.06 = 549.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.25x = 3,015.06 × 549.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.25x = 1,656,805.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,805.62/2,010.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.18

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