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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.56, 3,019.79 and 552.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.56, 3,019.79 and 552.37 is: 828.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.56 : 3,019.79 = 552.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.56/3,019.79 = 552.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.56x = 3,019.79 × 552.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.56x = 1,668,026.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,026.30/2,013.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.40

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