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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.01, 3,051.22 and 553.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.01, 3,051.22 and 553.25 is: 829.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.01 : 3,051.22 = 553.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.01/3,051.22 = 553.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.01x = 3,051.22 × 553.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.01x = 1,688,087.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,087.47/2,034.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.93

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