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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.42, 3,020.06 and 552.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.42, 3,020.06 and 552.54 is: 828.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.42 : 3,020.06 = 552.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.42/3,020.06 = 552.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.42x = 3,020.06 × 552.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.42x = 1,668,703.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,703.95/2,013.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.79

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