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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.01, 3,170.73 and 554.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.01, 3,170.73 and 554.12 is: 831.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.01 : 3,170.73 = 554.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.01/3,170.73 = 554.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.01x = 3,170.73 × 554.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.01x = 1,756,949.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,756,949.05/2,114.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.10

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