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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.92, 3,022.50 and 554.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.92, 3,022.50 and 554.22 is: 831.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.92 : 3,022.50 = 554.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.92/3,022.50 = 554.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.92x = 3,022.50 × 554.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.92x = 1,675,129.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,129.95/2,014.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.36

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