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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.05, 3,018.08 and 551.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.05, 3,018.08 and 551.35 is: 827.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.05 : 3,018.08 = 551.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.05/3,018.08 = 551.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.05x = 3,018.08 × 551.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.05x = 1,664,015.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,015.65/2,012.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.03

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