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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.15, 3,018.07 and 551.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.15, 3,018.07 and 551.18 is: 826.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.15 : 3,018.07 = 551.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.15/3,018.07 = 551.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.15x = 3,018.07 × 551.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.15x = 1,663,508.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,508.06/2,012.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.73

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