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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.68, 3,019.94 and 552.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.68, 3,019.94 and 552.88 is: 829.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.68 : 3,019.94 = 552.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.68/3,019.94 = 552.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.68x = 3,019.94 × 552.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.68x = 1,669,664.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,664.43/2,013.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.16

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