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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.06, 3,016.67 and 550.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.06, 3,016.67 and 550.20 is: 825.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.06 : 3,016.67 = 550.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.06/3,016.67 = 550.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.06x = 3,016.67 × 550.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.06x = 1,659,771.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,771.83/2,011.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.32

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