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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.97, 3,021.98 and 554.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.97, 3,021.98 and 554.22 is: 831.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.97 : 3,021.98 = 554.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.97/3,021.98 = 554.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.97x = 3,021.98 × 554.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.97x = 1,674,838.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,838.98/2,014.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.20

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