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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.14, 3,016.80 and 550.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.14, 3,016.80 and 550.44 is: 825.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.14 : 3,016.80 = 550.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.14/3,016.80 = 550.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.14x = 3,016.80 × 550.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.14x = 1,660,567.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,567.39/2,011.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.68

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