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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.62, 3,020.54 and 552.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.62, 3,020.54 and 552.74 is: 829.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.62 : 3,020.54 = 552.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.62/3,020.54 = 552.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.62x = 3,020.54 × 552.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.62x = 1,669,555.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,555.41/2,013.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.13

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