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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.12, 3,016.27 and 550.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.12, 3,016.27 and 550.16 is: 825.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.12 : 3,016.27 = 550.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.12/3,016.27 = 550.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.12x = 3,016.27 × 550.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.12x = 1,659,431.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,431.10/2,011.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.13

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