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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.12, 3,022.79 and 554.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.12, 3,022.79 and 554.24 is: 831.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.12 : 3,022.79 = 554.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.12/3,022.79 = 554.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.12x = 3,022.79 × 554.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.12x = 1,675,348.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,348.36/2,015.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.39

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