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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.53, 3,020.36 and 552.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.53, 3,020.36 and 552.79 is: 829.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.53 : 3,020.36 = 552.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.53/3,020.36 = 552.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.53x = 3,020.36 × 552.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.53x = 1,669,630.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,630.48/2,013.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.21

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