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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.76, 3,022.25 and 553.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.76, 3,022.25 and 553.86 is: 830.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.76 : 3,022.25 = 553.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.76/3,022.25 = 553.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.76x = 3,022.25 × 553.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.76x = 1,673,900.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673,900.62/2,014.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.82

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