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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.62, 3,015.39 and 549.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.62, 3,015.39 and 549.44 is: 824.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.62 : 3,015.39 = 549.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.62/3,015.39 = 549.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.62x = 3,015.39 × 549.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.62x = 1,656,760.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,760.80/2,010.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.01

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