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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.04, 3,024.17 and 555.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.04, 3,024.17 and 555.14 is: 832.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.04 : 3,024.17 = 555.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.04/3,024.17 = 555.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.04x = 3,024.17 × 555.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.04x = 1,678,837.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,837.73/2,016.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.74

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