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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.68, 3,020 and 552.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.68, 3,020 and 552.80 is: 829.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.68 : 3,020 = 552.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.68/3,020 = 552.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.68x = 3,020 × 552.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.68x = 1,669,456.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,456.00/2,013.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.06

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