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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.38, 3,018.48 and 551.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.38, 3,018.48 and 551.59 is: 827.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.38 : 3,018.48 = 551.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.38/3,018.48 = 551.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.38x = 3,018.48 × 551.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.38x = 1,664,963.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,963.38/2,012.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.36

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