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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.07, 3,016.27 and 549.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.07, 3,016.27 and 549.89 is: 824.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.07 : 3,016.27 = 549.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.07/3,016.27 = 549.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.07x = 3,016.27 × 549.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.07x = 1,658,598.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,598.88/2,011.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.73

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