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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.40, 3,021.56 and 553.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.40, 3,021.56 and 553.50 is: 830.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.40 : 3,021.56 = 553.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.40/3,021.56 = 553.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.40x = 3,021.56 × 553.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.40x = 1,672,430.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,430.69/2,014.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.24

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