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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.94, 3,051.06 and 553.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.94, 3,051.06 and 553.41 is: 830.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.94 : 3,051.06 = 553.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.94/3,051.06 = 553.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.94x = 3,051.06 × 553.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.94x = 1,688,487.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,487.11/2,033.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.16

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