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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.14, 3,020.86 and 552.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.14, 3,020.86 and 552.95 is: 829.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.14 : 3,020.86 = 552.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.14/3,020.86 = 552.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.14x = 3,020.86 × 552.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.14x = 1,670,369.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,369.43/2,014.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.32

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