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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.44, 3,023.10 and 554.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.44, 3,023.10 and 554.68 is: 832.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.44 : 3,023.10 = 554.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.44/3,023.10 = 554.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.44x = 3,023.10 × 554.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.44x = 1,676,853.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,853.11/2,015.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.00

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