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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.34, 3,022.76 and 554.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.34, 3,022.76 and 554.61 is: 831.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.34 : 3,022.76 = 554.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.34/3,022.76 = 554.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.34x = 3,022.76 × 554.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.34x = 1,676,452.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,452.92/2,015.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.85

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