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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.57, 3,018.83 and 551.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.57, 3,018.83 and 551.72 is: 827.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.57 : 3,018.83 = 551.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.57/3,018.83 = 551.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.57x = 3,018.83 × 551.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.57x = 1,665,553.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,553.68/2,012.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.57

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