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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.04, 3,024.24 and 555.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.04, 3,024.24 and 555.16 is: 832.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.04 : 3,024.24 = 555.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.04/3,024.24 = 555.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.04x = 3,024.24 × 555.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.04x = 1,678,937.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,937.08/2,016.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.79

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