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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.07, 3,017.76 and 550.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.07, 3,017.76 and 550.89 is: 826.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.07 : 3,017.76 = 550.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.07/3,017.76 = 550.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.07x = 3,017.76 × 550.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.07x = 1,662,453.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,453.81/2,012.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.24

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