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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.76, 3,016.14 and 549.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.76, 3,016.14 and 549.94 is: 824.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.76 : 3,016.14 = 549.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.76/3,016.14 = 549.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.76x = 3,016.14 × 549.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.76x = 1,658,696.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,696.03/2,010.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.91

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