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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.81, 3,016.21 and 550.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.81, 3,016.21 and 550.07 is: 825.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.81 : 3,016.21 = 550.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.81/3,016.21 = 550.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.81x = 3,016.21 × 550.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.81x = 1,659,139.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,139.49/2,010.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.11

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