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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.81, 3,020.71 and 553.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.81, 3,020.71 and 553.07 is: 829.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.81 : 3,020.71 = 553.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.81/3,020.71 = 553.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.81x = 3,020.71 × 553.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.81x = 1,670,664.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,664.08/2,013.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.60

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