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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.24, 3,019.95 and 552.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.24, 3,019.95 and 552.36 is: 828.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.24 : 3,019.95 = 552.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.24/3,019.95 = 552.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.24x = 3,019.95 × 552.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.24x = 1,668,099.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,099.58/2,013.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.56

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