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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.59, 3,021.84 and 553.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.59, 3,021.84 and 553.76 is: 830.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.59 : 3,021.84 = 553.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.59/3,021.84 = 553.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.59x = 3,021.84 × 553.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.59x = 1,673,359.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673,359.01/2,014.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.62

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