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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.56, 3,021.29 and 553.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.56, 3,021.29 and 553.37 is: 829.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.56 : 3,021.29 = 553.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.56/3,021.29 = 553.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.56x = 3,021.29 × 553.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.56x = 1,671,891.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,891.25/2,014.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.90

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