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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.76, 3,022.20 and 554.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.76, 3,022.20 and 554.19 is: 831.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.76 : 3,022.20 = 554.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.76/3,022.20 = 554.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.76x = 3,022.20 × 554.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.76x = 1,674,873.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,873.02/2,014.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.30

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