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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.76, 3,017.64 and 551.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.76, 3,017.64 and 551.06 is: 826.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.76 : 3,017.64 = 551.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.76/3,017.64 = 551.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.76x = 3,017.64 × 551.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.76x = 1,662,900.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,900.70/2,011.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.59

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