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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.67, 3,018.65 and 551.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.67, 3,018.65 and 551.48 is: 827.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.67 : 3,018.65 = 551.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.67/3,018.65 = 551.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.67x = 3,018.65 × 551.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.67x = 1,664,707.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,707.25/2,012.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.11

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