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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.02, 3,024.04 and 555.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.02, 3,024.04 and 555.38 is: 833.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.02 : 3,024.04 = 555.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.02/3,024.04 = 555.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.02x = 3,024.04 × 555.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.02x = 1,679,491.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,491.34/2,016.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.07

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