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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.14, 3,022.36 and 553.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.14, 3,022.36 and 553.94 is: 830.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.14 : 3,022.36 = 553.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.14/3,022.36 = 553.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.14x = 3,022.36 × 553.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.14x = 1,674,212.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,212.27/2,015.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.82

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