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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.50, 3,015.37 and 549.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.50, 3,015.37 and 549.64 is: 824.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.50 : 3,015.37 = 549.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.50/3,015.37 = 549.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.50x = 3,015.37 × 549.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.50x = 1,657,357.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,357.01/2,010.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.35

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