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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.12, 3,016.34 and 549.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.12, 3,016.34 and 549.95 is: 824.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.12 : 3,016.34 = 549.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.12/3,016.34 = 549.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.12x = 3,016.34 × 549.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.12x = 1,658,820.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,820.41/2,011.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.83

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