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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.95, 3,052.14 and 554.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.95, 3,052.14 and 554.28 is: 831.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.95 : 3,052.14 = 554.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.95/3,052.14 = 554.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.95x = 3,052.14 × 554.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.95x = 1,691,740.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,740.16/2,034.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.34

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