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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.95, 3,015.99 and 549.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.95, 3,015.99 and 549.77 is: 824.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.95 : 3,015.99 = 549.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.95/3,015.99 = 549.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.95x = 3,015.99 × 549.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.95x = 1,658,085.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,085.74/2,010.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.53

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