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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.74, 3,021.81 and 554.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.74, 3,021.81 and 554.01 is: 830.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.74 : 3,021.81 = 554.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.74/3,021.81 = 554.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.74x = 3,021.81 × 554.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.74x = 1,674,112.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,112.96/2,014.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.93

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