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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.28, 3,020.12 and 552.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.28, 3,020.12 and 552.43 is: 828.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.28 : 3,020.12 = 552.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.28/3,020.12 = 552.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.28x = 3,020.12 × 552.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.28x = 1,668,398.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,398.72/2,013.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.70

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