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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.28, 3,023.12 and 554.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.28, 3,023.12 and 554.44 is: 831.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.28 : 3,023.12 = 554.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.28/3,023.12 = 554.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.28x = 3,023.12 × 554.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.28x = 1,676,138.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,138.65/2,015.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.72

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