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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.01, 3,016.52 and 550.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.01, 3,016.52 and 550.38 is: 825.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.01 : 3,016.52 = 550.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.01/3,016.52 = 550.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.01x = 3,016.52 × 550.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.01x = 1,660,229.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,229.53/2,011.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.57

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