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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.34, 3,022.94 and 554.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.34, 3,022.94 and 554.60 is: 831.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.34 : 3,022.94 = 554.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.34/3,022.94 = 554.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.34x = 3,022.94 × 554.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.34x = 1,676,522.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,522.52/2,015.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.88

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