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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.48, 3,020.09 and 552.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.48, 3,020.09 and 552.51 is: 828.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.48 : 3,020.09 = 552.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.48/3,020.09 = 552.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.48x = 3,020.09 × 552.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.48x = 1,668,627.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,627.16/2,013.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.73

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