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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.66, 3,016.01 and 549.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.66, 3,016.01 and 549.84 is: 824.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.66 : 3,016.01 = 549.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.66/3,016.01 = 549.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.66x = 3,016.01 × 549.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.66x = 1,658,322.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,322.94/2,010.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.77

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