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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.13, 3,021.20 and 553.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.13, 3,021.20 and 553.52 is: 830.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.13 : 3,021.20 = 553.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.13/3,021.20 = 553.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.13x = 3,021.20 × 553.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.13x = 1,672,294.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,294.62/2,014.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.28

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