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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.52, 3,020.32 and 552.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.52, 3,020.32 and 552.72 is: 829.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.52 : 3,020.32 = 552.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.52/3,020.32 = 552.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.52x = 3,020.32 × 552.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.52x = 1,669,391.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,391.27/2,013.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.09

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