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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.93, 3,023.90 and 555.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.93, 3,023.90 and 555.10 is: 832.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.93 : 3,023.90 = 555.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.93/3,023.90 = 555.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.93x = 3,023.90 × 555.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.93x = 1,678,566.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,566.89/2,015.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.65

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