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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.06, 3,022.04 and 553.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.06, 3,022.04 and 553.87 is: 830.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.06 : 3,022.04 = 553.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.06/3,022.04 = 553.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.06x = 3,022.04 × 553.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.06x = 1,673,817.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673,817.29/2,015.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.65

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