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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.52, 3,023.32 and 554.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.52, 3,023.32 and 554.71 is: 832.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.52 : 3,023.32 = 554.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.52/3,023.32 = 554.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.52x = 3,023.32 × 554.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.52x = 1,677,065.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,065.84/2,015.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.08

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