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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.56, 3,019.99 and 552.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.56, 3,019.99 and 552.45 is: 828.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.56 : 3,019.99 = 552.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.56/3,019.99 = 552.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.56x = 3,019.99 × 552.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.56x = 1,668,393.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,393.48/2,013.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.58

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