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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.58, 3,015.77 and 549.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.58, 3,015.77 and 549.72 is: 824.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.58 : 3,015.77 = 549.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.58/3,015.77 = 549.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.58x = 3,015.77 × 549.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.58x = 1,657,840.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,840.39/2,010.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.56

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