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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.08, 3,023.88 and 555.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.08, 3,023.88 and 555.04 is: 832.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.08 : 3,023.88 = 555.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.08/3,023.88 = 555.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.08x = 3,023.88 × 555.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.08x = 1,678,374.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,374.36/2,016.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.49

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