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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.51, 3,053.46 and 554.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.51, 3,053.46 and 554.75 is: 832.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.51 : 3,053.46 = 554.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.51/3,053.46 = 554.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.51x = 3,053.46 × 554.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.51x = 1,693,906.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,906.94/2,035.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.18

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