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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.26, 3,019.88 and 552.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.26, 3,019.88 and 552.62 is: 828.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.26 : 3,019.88 = 552.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.26/3,019.88 = 552.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.26x = 3,019.88 × 552.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.26x = 1,668,855.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,855.02/2,013.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.93

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