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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.76, 3,023.64 and 555.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.76, 3,023.64 and 555.13 is: 832.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.76 : 3,023.64 = 555.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.76/3,023.64 = 555.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.76x = 3,023.64 × 555.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.76x = 1,678,513.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,513.27/2,015.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.70

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