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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.43, 3,017.00 and 550.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.43, 3,017.00 and 550.70 is: 826.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.43 : 3,017.00 = 550.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.43/3,017.00 = 550.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.43x = 3,017.00 × 550.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.43x = 1,661,456.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,456.41/2,011.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.01

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