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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.01, 3,022.47 and 554.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.01, 3,022.47 and 554.18 is: 831.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.01 : 3,022.47 = 554.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.01/3,022.47 = 554.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.01x = 3,022.47 × 554.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.01x = 1,674,977.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,977.31/2,015.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.25

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