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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.68, 3,015.50 and 549.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.68, 3,015.50 and 549.80 is: 824.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.68 : 3,015.50 = 549.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.68/3,015.50 = 549.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.68x = 3,015.50 × 549.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.68x = 1,657,921.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,921.90/2,010.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.56

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