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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.06, 3,024.10 and 555.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.06, 3,024.10 and 555.20 is: 832.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.06 : 3,024.10 = 555.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.06/3,024.10 = 555.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.06x = 3,024.10 × 555.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.06x = 1,678,980.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,980.32/2,016.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.80

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