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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.83, 3,022.38 and 1,555.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.83, 3,022.38 and 1,555.56 is: 2,333.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.83 : 3,022.38 = 1,555.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.83/3,022.38 = 1,555.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.83x = 3,022.38 × 1,555.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.83x = 4,701,493.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,701,493.43/2,014.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,333.44

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