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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.30, 3,018.09 and 551.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.30, 3,018.09 and 551.10 is: 826.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.30 : 3,018.09 = 551.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.30/3,018.09 = 551.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.30x = 3,018.09 × 551.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.30x = 1,663,269.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,269.40/2,012.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.55

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