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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.63, 3,021.61 and 553.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.63, 3,021.61 and 553.45 is: 830.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.63 : 3,021.61 = 553.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.63/3,021.61 = 553.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.63x = 3,021.61 × 553.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.63x = 1,672,310.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,310.05/2,014.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.08

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