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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.10, 3,022.62 and 554.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.10, 3,022.62 and 554.25 is: 831.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.10 : 3,022.62 = 554.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.10/3,022.62 = 554.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.10x = 3,022.62 × 554.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.10x = 1,675,287.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,287.14/2,015.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.37

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