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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.03, 3,169.55 and 553.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.03, 3,169.55 and 553.03 is: 829.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.03 : 3,169.55 = 553.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.03/3,169.55 = 553.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.03x = 3,169.55 × 553.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.03x = 1,752,856.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,856.24/2,113.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.55

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