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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.23, 3,021.42 and 553.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.23, 3,021.42 and 553.50 is: 830.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.23 : 3,021.42 = 553.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.23/3,021.42 = 553.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.23x = 3,021.42 × 553.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.23x = 1,672,358.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,358.05/2,014.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.27

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