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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.13, 3,016.70 and 550.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.13, 3,016.70 and 550.52 is: 825.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.13 : 3,016.70 = 550.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.13/3,016.70 = 550.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.13x = 3,016.70 × 550.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.13x = 1,660,753.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,753.68/2,011.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.78

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