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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.07, 3,020.64 and 552.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.07, 3,020.64 and 552.93 is: 829.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.07 : 3,020.64 = 552.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.07/3,020.64 = 552.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.07x = 3,020.64 × 552.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.07x = 1,670,202.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,202.48/2,014.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.27

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