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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.33, 3,015.54 and 549.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.33, 3,015.54 and 549.53 is: 824.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.33 : 3,015.54 = 549.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.33/3,015.54 = 549.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.33x = 3,015.54 × 549.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.33x = 1,657,114.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,114.62/2,010.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.30

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