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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.76, 3,021.80 and 553.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.76, 3,021.80 and 553.57 is: 830.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.76 : 3,021.80 = 553.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.76/3,021.80 = 553.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.76x = 3,021.80 × 553.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.76x = 1,672,767.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,767.50/2,014.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.26

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