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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.32, 3,015.24 and 549.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.32, 3,015.24 and 549.36 is: 823.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.32 : 3,015.24 = 549.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.32/3,015.24 = 549.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.32x = 3,015.24 × 549.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.32x = 1,656,452.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,452.25/2,010.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.98

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