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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.53, 3,021.86 and 553.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.53, 3,021.86 and 553.79 is: 830.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.53 : 3,021.86 = 553.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.53/3,021.86 = 553.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.53x = 3,021.86 × 553.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.53x = 1,673,475.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673,475.85/2,014.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.70

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