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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.41, 3,021.78 and 553.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.41, 3,021.78 and 553.68 is: 830.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.41 : 3,021.78 = 553.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.41/3,021.78 = 553.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.41x = 3,021.78 × 553.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.41x = 1,673,099.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673,099.15/2,014.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.57

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