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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.86, 3,022.29 and 554.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.86, 3,022.29 and 554.03 is: 831.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.86 : 3,022.29 = 554.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.86/3,022.29 = 554.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.86x = 3,022.29 × 554.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.86x = 1,674,439.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,439.33/2,014.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.05

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