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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.08, 3,016.58 and 550.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.08, 3,016.58 and 550.22 is: 825.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.08 : 3,016.58 = 550.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.08/3,016.58 = 550.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.08x = 3,016.58 × 550.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.08x = 1,659,764.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,764.81/2,011.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.31

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