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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.38, 3,015.23 and 549.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.38, 3,015.23 and 549.63 is: 824.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.38 : 3,015.23 = 549.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.38/3,015.23 = 549.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.38x = 3,015.23 × 549.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.38x = 1,657,258.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,258.12/2,010.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.35

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