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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.03, 3,171.05 and 554.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.03, 3,171.05 and 554.03 is: 831.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.03 : 3,171.05 = 554.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.03/3,171.05 = 554.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.03x = 3,171.05 × 554.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.03x = 1,756,856.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,756,856.83/2,114.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.05

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