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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.88, 3,046.26 and 550.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.88, 3,046.26 and 550.24 is: 825.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.88 : 3,046.26 = 550.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.88/3,046.26 = 550.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.88x = 3,046.26 × 550.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.88x = 1,676,174.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,174.10/2,030.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.34

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