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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.02, 3,019.19 and 551.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.02, 3,019.19 and 551.83 is: 827.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.02 : 3,019.19 = 551.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.02/3,019.19 = 551.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.02x = 3,019.19 × 551.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.02x = 1,666,078.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,078.08/2,013.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.65

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