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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.78, 3,016.08 and 549.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.78, 3,016.08 and 549.93 is: 824.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.78 : 3,016.08 = 549.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.78/3,016.08 = 549.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.78x = 3,016.08 × 549.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.78x = 1,658,632.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,632.87/2,010.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.87

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