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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.08, 3,021.12 and 553.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.08, 3,021.12 and 553.20 is: 829.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.08 : 3,021.12 = 553.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.08/3,021.12 = 553.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.08x = 3,021.12 × 553.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.08x = 1,671,283.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,283.58/2,014.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.80

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