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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.87, 3,172.50 and 554.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.87, 3,172.50 and 554.87 is: 832.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.87 : 3,172.50 = 554.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.87/3,172.50 = 554.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.87x = 3,172.50 × 554.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.87x = 1,760,333.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,760,333.01/2,114.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.36

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