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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.54, 3,021.46 and 553.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.54, 3,021.46 and 553.36 is: 829.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.54 : 3,021.46 = 553.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.54/3,021.46 = 553.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.54x = 3,021.46 × 553.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.54x = 1,671,955.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,955.11/2,014.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.94

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