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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.22, 3,016.81 and 550.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.22, 3,016.81 and 550.37 is: 825.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.22 : 3,016.81 = 550.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.22/3,016.81 = 550.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.22x = 3,016.81 × 550.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.22x = 1,660,361.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,361.72/2,011.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.55

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