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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.02, 3,017.62 and 551.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.02, 3,017.62 and 551.19 is: 826.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.02 : 3,017.62 = 551.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.02/3,017.62 = 551.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.02x = 3,017.62 × 551.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.02x = 1,663,281.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,281.97/2,012.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.67

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