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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.83, 3,016.25 and 550.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.83, 3,016.25 and 550.00 is: 824.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.83 : 3,016.25 = 550.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.83/3,016.25 = 550.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.83x = 3,016.25 × 550.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.83x = 1,658,919.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,919.67/2,010.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.99

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