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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.96, 3,019.44 and 552.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.96, 3,019.44 and 552.12 is: 828.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.96 : 3,019.44 = 552.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.96/3,019.44 = 552.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.96x = 3,019.44 × 552.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.96x = 1,667,093.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,093.21/2,012.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.18

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