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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.86, 3,020.79 and 553.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.86, 3,020.79 and 553.03 is: 829.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.86 : 3,020.79 = 553.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.86/3,020.79 = 553.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.86x = 3,020.79 × 553.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.86x = 1,670,582.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,582.02/2,013.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.54

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