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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.18, 3,016.24 and 549.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.18, 3,016.24 and 549.99 is: 824.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.18 : 3,016.24 = 549.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.18/3,016.24 = 549.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.18x = 3,016.24 × 549.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.18x = 1,658,900.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,900.46/2,011.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.84

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