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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.02, 3,016.13 and 550.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.02, 3,016.13 and 550.19 is: 825.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.02 : 3,016.13 = 550.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.02/3,016.13 = 550.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.02x = 3,016.13 × 550.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.02x = 1,659,426.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,426.73/2,011.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.17

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