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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.93, 3,016.30 and 550.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.93, 3,016.30 and 550.09 is: 825.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.93 : 3,016.30 = 550.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.93/3,016.30 = 550.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.93x = 3,016.30 × 550.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.93x = 1,659,237.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,237.84/2,010.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.11

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