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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.63, 3,020.30 and 552.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.63, 3,020.30 and 552.79 is: 829.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.63 : 3,020.30 = 552.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.63/3,020.30 = 552.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.63x = 3,020.30 × 552.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.63x = 1,669,591.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,591.64/2,013.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.15

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