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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.14, 3,021.08 and 553.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.14, 3,021.08 and 553.18 is: 829.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.14 : 3,021.08 = 553.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.14/3,021.08 = 553.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.14x = 3,021.08 × 553.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.14x = 1,671,201.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,201.03/2,014.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.73

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