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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.73, 3,017.70 and 550.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.73, 3,017.70 and 550.70 is: 826.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.73 : 3,017.70 = 550.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.73/3,017.70 = 550.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.73x = 3,017.70 × 550.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.73x = 1,661,847.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,847.39/2,011.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.08

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