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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.51, 3,015.74 and 549.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.51, 3,015.74 and 549.66 is: 824.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.51 : 3,015.74 = 549.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.51/3,015.74 = 549.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.51x = 3,015.74 × 549.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.51x = 1,657,628.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,628.90/2,010.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.48

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