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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.67, 3,016.02 and 549.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.67, 3,016.02 and 549.97 is: 824.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.67 : 3,016.02 = 549.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.67/3,016.02 = 549.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.67x = 3,016.02 × 549.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.67x = 1,658,720.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,720.52/2,010.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.96

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