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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.03, 3,022.55 and 554.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.03, 3,022.55 and 554.30 is: 831.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.03 : 3,022.55 = 554.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.03/3,022.55 = 554.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.03x = 3,022.55 × 554.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.03x = 1,675,408.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,408.41/2,015.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.45

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