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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.71, 3,017.56 and 550.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.71, 3,017.56 and 550.87 is: 826.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.71 : 3,017.56 = 550.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.71/3,017.56 = 550.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.71x = 3,017.56 × 550.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.71x = 1,662,283.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,283.28/2,011.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.31

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