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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.49, 3,020.18 and 552.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.49, 3,020.18 and 552.63 is: 828.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.49 : 3,020.18 = 552.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.49/3,020.18 = 552.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.49x = 3,020.18 × 552.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.49x = 1,669,042.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,042.07/2,013.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.93

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