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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.13, 3,017.73 and 551.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.13, 3,017.73 and 551.40 is: 826.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.13 : 3,017.73 = 551.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.13/3,017.73 = 551.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.13x = 3,017.73 × 551.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.13x = 1,663,976.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,976.32/2,012.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.97

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