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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.36, 3,019.68 and 552.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.36, 3,019.68 and 552.32 is: 828.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.36 : 3,019.68 = 552.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.36/3,019.68 = 552.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.36x = 3,019.68 × 552.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.36x = 1,667,829.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,829.66/2,013.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.38

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