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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.16, 3,021.30 and 553.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.16, 3,021.30 and 553.30 is: 829.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.16 : 3,021.30 = 553.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.16/3,021.30 = 553.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.16x = 3,021.30 × 553.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.16x = 1,671,685.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,685.29/2,014.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.97

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