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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.04, 3,022.67 and 554.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.04, 3,022.67 and 554.14 is: 831.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.04 : 3,022.67 = 554.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.04/3,022.67 = 554.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.04x = 3,022.67 × 554.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.04x = 1,674,982.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,982.35/2,015.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.24

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