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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.11, 3,024.23 and 555.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.11, 3,024.23 and 555.27 is: 832.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.11 : 3,024.23 = 555.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.11/3,024.23 = 555.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.11x = 3,024.23 × 555.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.11x = 1,679,264.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,264.19/2,016.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.92

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