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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.55, 3,019.97 and 552.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.55, 3,019.97 and 552.35 is: 828.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.55 : 3,019.97 = 552.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.55/3,019.97 = 552.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.55x = 3,019.97 × 552.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.55x = 1,668,080.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,080.43/2,013.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.43

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