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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.72, 3,015.90 and 549.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.72, 3,015.90 and 549.81 is: 824.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.72 : 3,015.90 = 549.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.72/3,015.90 = 549.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.72x = 3,015.90 × 549.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.72x = 1,658,171.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,171.98/2,010.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.67

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