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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.68, 3,022.13 and 553.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.68, 3,022.13 and 553.80 is: 830.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.68 : 3,022.13 = 553.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.68/3,022.13 = 553.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.68x = 3,022.13 × 553.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.68x = 1,673,655.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673,655.59/2,014.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.73

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