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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.01, 3,023.65 and 554.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.01, 3,023.65 and 554.77 is: 832.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.01 : 3,023.65 = 554.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.01/3,023.65 = 554.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.01x = 3,023.65 × 554.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.01x = 1,677,415.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,415.19/2,016.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.05

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