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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.77, 3,019.16 and 551.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.77, 3,019.16 and 551.93 is: 827.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.77 : 3,019.16 = 551.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.77/3,019.16 = 551.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.77x = 3,019.16 × 551.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.77x = 1,666,369.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,369.77/2,012.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.90

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