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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.67, 3,166.01 and 550.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.67, 3,166.01 and 550.67 is: 826.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.67 : 3,166.01 = 550.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.67/3,166.01 = 550.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.67x = 3,166.01 × 550.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.67x = 1,743,426.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,743,426.73/2,110.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.01

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