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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.92, 3,022.40 and 554.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.92, 3,022.40 and 554.08 is: 831.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.92 : 3,022.40 = 554.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.92/3,022.40 = 554.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.92x = 3,022.40 × 554.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.92x = 1,674,651.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,651.39/2,014.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.13

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