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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.91, 3,016.52 and 550.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.91, 3,016.52 and 550.18 is: 825.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.91 : 3,016.52 = 550.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.91/3,016.52 = 550.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.91x = 3,016.52 × 550.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.91x = 1,659,628.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,628.97/2,010.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.31

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